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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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