Kilted Federer beats Andy Murray in charity match at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow

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roger federer and andy murray playing charity match in glasgow

Tennis pros Andy Murray and Roger Federer played a match for charity in Glasgow last night.

Despite the home advantage, Murray lost to Federer 6-3 3-6 10-6.

Federer, the world number two, tweeted throughout his Scottish visit and spoke of the warm welcome he had received.

Tweeting a picture of a tin of homemade shortbread and a can of Irn Bru, Federer said “Can’t get a warmer welcome than this. Thanks @andy_murray … is this your usual pre-match routine?”

The Scot replied: “Yea that’s a good start but try a deep fried Mars bar on top of that and you’ll be properly ready??”

11,000 fans had flocked to the SSE Hydro in Glasgow to watch the match.

In an interview after the first set, Federer joked: “If anyone brings me a kilt, I will put it on.” When a fan appeared with one, he played the rest of the match in it.

Murray later on donned a tartan hat that he was given by his opponent.

The match was being played to raise money for Unicef and the Sunny-sid3up, a local charity in Govan.

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