Cape Town - Popular American actor Will Ferrell interviewed defending champion Roger Federer following his first round win at the Australian Open on Tuesday.
The 19-time Grand Slam winner defeated Slovenia's Aljaz Bedene 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 at Rod Laver Arena to start the defence of his title in fine style.
Federer's post-match courtside interview with American tennis legend John McEnroe was briefly interrupted by comic actor Ferrell, popular for his role in the Anchorman movies - among others.
Watch Ferrell's interview with Federer in the clip below:
"Roger, would you describe your game as a silky gazelle?"
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Anchorman hits @rogerfederer with the hard questions... ??#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/l6gAphIqKh
Anchorman: "Do you get tired of fans screaming 'C'mon Roger!'?"
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- @rogerfederer: "They remind me of my name" ??#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/FXC5UsGGSP