What made Roger Federer one of the greatest champions to ever compete down under? Patrick McEnroe is joined by 15-time ATP champion Tommy Haas, Hall of Famer Steve Flink, and fellow host and journalist Chris Bowers to celebrate the Melbourne career of the soon-to-be Hall of Famer Federer. The panel dives deep into his storied history at the Australian Open, a tournament he dubbed the "Happy Slam" and won six times.

The conversation highlights Federer’s evolution from a talented but temperamental youngster to a dominant world number one. Key moments discussed include:

• The sensational 20-minute period during the 2017 final where Federer overcame a deficit against Rafael Nadal.
• The technical shift to a larger racquet head that revitalized his one-handed backhand.
• His profound respect for tennis history and his unique global appeal.

From his "ruthless" competitive streak to his reputation as a "first-class human being," our in-the-know panel reflects on why Federer remains one of the greatest athletes of all time.

The TennisWorthy Podcast, presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame, uncovers the sport's history and mindset of champions. Listen to every episode and view transcripts at tennisfame.com/podcast.