Roger Federer prepares for Rogers Cup with game of ball hockey in Toronto

Published: 17:50 EST, 3 August 2014 | Updated: 03:05 EST, 4 August 2014

Roger Federer warmed up for the Rogers Cup in unusual style on Sunday as the former world No 1 took part in a game of ball hockey. 

The Swiss was joined by a host of tennis and ice hockey stars in Toronto but missed three penalty shots before eventually scoring in the closing stages.

 Federer begins his Rogers Cup campaign on Tuesday while Britain's Andy Murray is also in action.

Face off: Roger Federer took part in a ball hockey game as he prepares for the Rogers Cup

Face off: Roger Federer took part in a ball hockey game as he prepares for the Rogers Cup

Get in: Federer had a mixed

Get in: Federer had a mixed

Federer said: 'It’s great fun doing this kind of stuff. Getting hockey and tennis together on a centre court that they built specially; I think is great. I had a lot of fun meeting all the guys. They’re so relaxed.

'I’ve always been a big hockey fan. I can’t skate at all actually. I can’t stop so I have to go in circles. I used to play a little bit of uni-hockey, we call it in Europe. 

'That’s what I did for warm-ups in tennis back in the day. I’ve always collected NHL jerseys; I’ve got a nice collection so far.'

Loving it: Federer was in great spirits as he tried his hand at ball hockey

One on one: Radek Stepanek also took part in the ball hockey game in Toronto on Sunday

One on one: Radek Stepanek also took part in the ball hockey game in Toronto on Sunday

In action: Federer scored in the dying moments having missed three penalty shots

In action: Federer scored in the dying moments having missed three penalty shots

Federer was joined by fellow tennis players Nenad Zimonjic, Radek Stepanek and Jack Sock as well as Toronto Maples Leafs' Phil Kessel.

Instead of a puck, the players used a ball and Federer was allowed to don tennis shows in place of skates.

The 32-year-old tweeted: 'Got schooled by some NHL players today. Had a blast!'.

 

 

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