Federer takes the perfect quokka selfie in Australia

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Roger Federer took the perfect quokka selfie while visiting Rottnest Island, just off the coast of Perth, Australia, on Thursday.

The 19-time grand slam champion tried to get a selfie with one of the popular marsupials, known for their "smiles," last year but failed. This time around, Federer got the perfect shot. He would also spend time with some lucky kids on the beach and pose for a few photographs before getting to work on the barbecue.

Roger Federer in action during his victory over Marin Cilic of Croatia on November 16, 2017 in London, England. /VCG Photo

Federer is in Australia preparing for the upcoming Hopman Cup and Australian Open. He said he feels great and got through his off-season training camp in good health.

"I'm going to be very careful of selecting the tournaments I play. I think anything I win from here on forward is like a massive bonus," Federer said. "It's kind of a surprise because I didn't expect myself at 36 and 37 to play as good as I am today. So it's really about staying healthy and enjoying myself and being very precise with how I practice and what tournaments I play."

Federer will compete in the Hopman Cup, a mixed-teams tournament, in Perth on Saturday. His focus will then shift to defending his title at the Australian Open, the first grand slam of the season, on January 15.

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