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Why This Cocktail Party Had a Tennis Court

Moët & Chandon celebrated its brand ambassador's recent victory with a tennis-theme toast.

Jenny Berg
March 25, 2015

A celebration typically calls for champagne. And when a tennis pro who's also a brand ambassador for Moët & Chandon scores his 1,000th career win, a champagne toast—with a tennis-inspired spin—is in order. That's what happened on March 8, when Moët & Chandon hosted a champagne bash at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills to celebrate Roger Federer's career milestone.

Dubbed "the Tiny Tennis tournament," the event featured an exhibition match on a miniature court installed in the hotel's Wetherly Gardens. Comedian Heather McDonald served as the M.C. during an exhibition match featuring actress Zoe Saldana as Federer's doubles partner. Along with celebrating Federer's achievement, the event served as a kickoff for the 2015 BNP Paribas Open, which took place in Indian Wells, California, earlier this month and had Moët & Chandon as its official champagne.

Here's a look at how the brand infused its champagne-centric celebration with a sporty theme.

Twinkling bistro lights hung over the court, which was decked in Moët & Chandon's signature gold-and-white hues and the brand's logo.
Twinkling bistro lights hung over the court, which was decked in Moët & Chandon's signature gold-and-white hues and the brand's logo.
Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Moet & Chandon
A giant prop bottle of champagne stood by the mini tennis court.
A giant prop bottle of champagne stood by the mini tennis court.
Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Moet & Chandon
Actress Zoe Saldana was Federer's doubles partner during the exhibition match. Some 150 guests looked on, sipping Moët & Chandon Impérial and Moët & Chandon Impérial Ice.
Actress Zoe Saldana was Federer's doubles partner during the exhibition match. Some 150 guests looked on, sipping Moët & Chandon Impérial and Moët & Chandon Impérial Ice.
Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Moet & Chandon
Comedian Heather McDonald served as the M.C. during the match.
Comedian Heather McDonald served as the M.C. during the match.
Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Moet & Chandon
A photo op let guests pose with a tower of champagne bottles and a tilted frame with the hashtag #MoetMoment.
A photo op let guests pose with a tower of champagne bottles and a tilted frame with the hashtag #MoetMoment.
Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Moet & Chandon
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