Fans go nuts over Rod Laver's awesome outfit choice
Aussie tennis legend Rod Laver can wear whatever he wants in his own stadium, and he did exactly that at the Australian Open final.
'Rocket' Rod was in attendance during Roger Federer's victory over Rafa Nadal on Sunday night and was on hand to present the trophies to both men.
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With 43 grand slam titles between Laver (11), Federer (18) and Nadal (14), fans were afforded a glimpse at three of the sport's all-time greats on one stage.
Nadal, Laver and Federer. Image: Getty
But eagled-eyed fans noticed something peculiar about Laver's attire.
It went unnoticed by the majority, but the 78-year-old had boldly decided to rock a pair of sneakers with his suit.
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And boy did he pull it off!
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Fans flocked to social media with praise:
Federer was good. But Laver fighting back in the #GOAT battle by rocking sneakers with a suit.#AusOpen
— Richard Hinds (@rdhinds) January 29, 2017
Rod Laver is wearing a suit and sneakers. He is the only person who can make it look cool. #AustralianOpen #FEDAL2017
— Lucy Gransbury (@LucyGransbury) January 29, 2017
Can we take a moment to appreciate Rod Laver wearing sneakers with a suit? What an absolute legend. #AusOpen #FedererNadal pic.twitter.com/XxJIFj0vH5
— Andrew Musgrove (@AndrewMusgrove1) January 29, 2017
Don't let this Australian Open final distract you from the fact that Rod Laver rocks the sneakers/suit like a B.O.S.S. https://t.co/XpqWjP6Sfb
— Tom Read (@traread) January 29, 2017
Rod Laver wearing a suit and tennis sneakers hahaha what a legend
— MAIDA (@Maida26) January 29, 2017
Rod Laver is the real MVP for repping those sneakers with his suit #AusOpen
— Caeli Keating (@caelikeating) January 29, 2017
Rod Laver w sneakers w his suit what a cutie pie
— Naida M (@Naida01) January 29, 2017
Rod Laver slaying the sneakers and suit look #AusOpen
— Katie (@katiebui_) January 29, 2017
Only Rod Laver is allowed to roll out sneakers with a suit. It is his own house after all #Fedal2017 #FedererNadal #Baller
— Dane Allen (@DAllenda_1) January 29, 2017
I love how Rod Laver has sneakers on with a suit. Forever an athlete #AusOpen
— leisa (@thisleisa) January 29, 2017
Never change Rocket.