Former Rare Staff
American comedian Will Ferrell stunned tennis fans with a surprise appearance at the Australian Open tennis tournament on Tuesday, January 16th.
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Ferrell made his way onto the court to interview tennis ace Roger Federer after his straight-sets victory in the first round, and he was clearly channeling his most famous creation: the Anchorman himself, Ron Burgundy.
The crowd at Rod Laver Aren in Melbourne were in hysterics as Ferrell wowed them with his genius improvisational skills — although Federer’s might want to take a few improve classes at his local community center.
“You’re 32 years old, you seem ageless,” Ferrell asked Federer. He then asked the tennis star if he was a “witch or a vampire,” as the spectators roared with laughter.
Federer chuckled and retired tennis great-turn-broadcaster John McEnroe jokingly asked, “Which one’s better?”
“Probably a vampire.” Ferrell said.
Check out the interview below:
"Roger, would you describe your game as a silky gazelle?"
Anchorman hits @rogerfederer with the hard questions… 😂#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/l6gAphIqKh
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 16, 2018
Naturally, Ferrell’s surprise appearance on the court delighted many Twitter users.
“Its great to be here with Roger Federer and John Mcintosh”
– Will Ferrell😂😂😂#AusOpen
— Sakun (@Sakun_SD) January 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/Doomacheal/status/953205845872984064
Will Ferrell interviewing Roger Federer after a match. I’ve seen it all now. 😂 #AusOpen
— Joe Kennard (@JoeKennard) January 16, 2018
But not everyone was happy:
Come on channel 7…that Will Ferrell interview with Roger Federer was just stupid. Of course Federer handled it well, as always, but how about sticking to tennis.
— 💧Adrian Broadby (@healthade) January 16, 2018
@AustralianOpen who the hell organised that stupid embarrassing Will Ferrell debacle. So not comical
— JacksonC (@jaycoad) January 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/mattgoss_/status/953208395300970496
Some people just like their tennis pure and comedy-free.
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