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The Happy Slam debuted an Opening Ceremony on Saturday that leads into the start of its main draws.

And what a sight it was.

The headline act, of course, was previously announced to be Roger Federer. For the first time in six years, the six-time Australian Open champion stepped out on Rod Laver Arena for an unforgettable evening with some of his most beloved colleagues in the "Battle of the World No.1s".

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Federer, who didn't get to compete Down Under in his final two active years on tour due to injury, played doubles alongside Andre Agassi. With Aussie legends Pat Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt across the net, the exhibition later included a surprise substitution when three-time major winner and home hero Ashleigh Barty replaced Agassi.

A gallery of highlights from a night full of nostalgia:

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Welcome back, Roger!

Welcome back, Roger!

Fireworks weren't just reserved for the court itself, as Federer looks up at the spectacle.

Fireworks weren't just reserved for the court itself, as Federer looks up at the spectacle.

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Agassi won the pair's first three meetings, before Federer ran away with the final eight.

Agassi won the pair's first three meetings, before Federer ran away with the final eight.

That's respect right there.

That's respect right there.

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Next to Tim Henman, Federer's parents Robert and Lynette documented the scene for the mems.

Next to Tim Henman, Federer's parents Robert and Lynette documented the scene for the mems.

It wouldn't be a show without some Federer flair.

It wouldn't be a show without some Federer flair.

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Just a couple of uncs chest bumping.

Just a couple of uncs chest bumping.

Federer will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame this year; Barty is a projected lock for 2027.

Federer will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame this year; Barty is a projected lock for 2027.

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Signing off after an evening of Melbourne magic!

Signing off after an evening of Melbourne magic!