Roger Federer dazzles at the Australian Open's inaugural ceremony, featuring an exhibition match and a star-studded crowd.

The Australian Open's first formal opening ceremony became the Roger Federer show on the eve of the season-opening major. There was Crowded House, the band, playing a set of four hits. There was a full house — a capacity crowd in the 15,000-seat stadium. Rod Laver, the great Australian player…