Ferrell asks Federer: Are you a vampire?

Will Ferrell (left) and John McEnroe (right) interview Roger Federer in Melbourne yesterday. Pic/ Getty Images

Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer was in for an interesting interview after his straight sets win over Aljaz Bedene in the first round of the Aus Open yesterday.

Federer, 36, faced questions from Hollywood actor Will Ferrell immediately after his match. "Roger, tonight you seemed like a gazelle out there on the court. Would you describe your game as a silky gazelle?" Ferrell said.

"Maybe, maybe not. Don't they get eaten at the end?" Federer replied. "You're 36-years-old, you seem ageless. Are you a witch or a vampire?" Ferrell continued. Federer paused for a while and answered: "Probably a vampire."

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