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Last Updated: Wednesday, 23 February 2005, 11:05 GMT
The Helipad Open photos

Andre Agassi and Roger Federer share a practice session on a helipad at Dubai's most luxurious hotel

Just a normal day at Dubai's 321m high Burj Al Arab hotel, which is set on a man-made island

Andre Agassi and Roger Federer share a practice session on a helipad at Dubai's most luxurious hotel

The world's most luxurious hotel has its very own helipad 200m above ground, but it appears unlikely any helicopters will be landing

Andre Agassi and Roger Federer share a practice session on a helipad at Dubai's most luxurious hotel

That is because Roger Federer is having a warm-up session before taking part at the Dubai Championships - but who is he practising with?

Andre Agassi and Roger Federer share a practice session on a helipad at Dubai's most luxurious hotel

None other than former Wimbledon champion Andre Agassi, who seems rather more intent on launching the ball high over the Dubai horizon

Andre Agassi and Roger Federer share a practice session on a helipad at Dubai's most luxurious hotel

Federer joins in the fun, while Agassi asks a passer-by whether they could throw his tennis ball back up

Andre Agassi and Roger Federer share a practice session on a helipad at Dubai's most luxurious hotel

After losing the hotel's supply of balls, the day comes to an abrupt end for the pair - all that is left is finding a way of getting down



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