There was a time when the mere presence of Rod Laver on center court at Melbourne Park drove Roger Federer to tears. On Wednesday, at a fundraising event billed as ''An evening with Roger Federer and friends,'' the 17-time major winner finally got to find out what it's like to have a few rallies against the man who twice completed the Grand Slam. Laver, 75, strolled onto the court named in his honor in shorts and vest, and had a hit against the 32-year-old Federer, who is preparing for next week's Australian Open. And he got a standing ovation from the 14,000-strong crowd at Rod Laver Arena for his efforts. More...