Some of the biggest names in tennis have teamed up to raise funds for the bushfire appeal in a magical night in Melbourne. RallyForRelief
But then it was time for the man himself Nick Kyrgios to take centre stage as he went head-to-head against Federer in a one-set match.
Federer, the Swiss master, rebounded and forced the match into a tiebreak where he eventually claimed the win in front of the crowd who ate up every single moment of play.
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