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Swiss catch up with Federer in Malaysia

A1 Team Switzerland drivers Neel Jani and Rahel Frey have done a bit of star spotting of their own in the build up to this weekend's A1GP Sepang, Malaysia, by meeting with Tennis legends Roger Federer and Pete Sampras.

Current world number one Federer, 26, is in Malaysia to play 14-time Grand Slam champion Pete Sampras in a series of exhibition games at the Malaysia Independence Tennis Festival, and both Jani and Frey were on hand to welcome them to the official cocktail reception.

Both of Switzerland's A1GP drivers had the chance to be on stage with the two tennis legends, who arrived direct from Seoul after Federer claimed his fourth Masters Cup title.

A1 Team Switzerland tantalisingly invited Federer not only to watch this weekend's A1GP round in Sepang, but also offered the five-time Wimbledon champion the opportunity to test the A1GP car that the team currently campaign.

Sadly, Federer had to decline the opportunity, as prior commitments prevent him from attending.

However, the A1 Team Switzerland drivers enjoyed the opportunity to meet and greet with one of their country's sporting heroes.

'I played fan tonight and waited to meet Federer as he was late arriving,' said a delighted Jani. 'But I was not disappointed. Federer looks so cool and determined, I have always admired him and watched him play as often as possible on TV, and my dream was to meet him.'

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