Federer tweets photo with Gretzky after big win

Wayne Gretzky and Roger Federer. (Roger Federer @rogerfederer via Twitter)

The Great One, meet… another great one.

Swiss tennis star Roger Federer tweeted a photo of himself and Wayne Gretzky shortly after Federer’s 7-5, 6-4 win over Canada’s Milos Raonic during the semifinal of the BNP Paribas Open.

Roger Federer on Twitter

(It seems even one of tennis’ top stars – and one of the world’s best-known athletes – gets a bit starstruck in front of No. 99)

Federer wasn’t the only one to take a snapshot with the hockey legend. Pictured here is Milos Raonic posing with — and towering over — Gretzky for a photo every Canadian sports fan can be proud of.

Caroline Cameron on Twitter

When this much greatness comes together in one room, photos are a must.

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