Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer combine to donate AUD 250,000 for Australia bushfire victims

Rafael Nal has anunced that alongside long-time rival Roger Federer, he will be raising $250,000 for victims of recent Australia bushfires. Nal pleasantly surprised Australian fans with anuncement during ‘Rally for Relief’ charity event held in Melbourne.  ‘Rally for Relief’ event was specially organized by Tennis Australia to raise funds for disaster. Rafael Nal said that he spoke to Roger Federer and y mutually decided to give 250,000 Australian dollars to bushfire relief. He was hopeful that ir donation would keep inspiring people to support this terrible disaster that Australia was going through.

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Rafael Nal and Roger Federer donate AUD 250,000

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Millions of animals were killed, an ermous area of land was burned and a lot of people were forced to evacuate ir homes. In order to d to efforts me by authorities and NGOs to replenish what h been lost so far, tennis stars from both ATP and WTA Tour showed up at ‘Rally for Relief’. Besides Roger Federer and Rafael Nal, or big names like Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki, Stefas Tsitsipas and Nick Kyrgios have joined star-studded lineup. 

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Tennis star Serena Williams chipped in with a hefty donation as she gave away her entire prize money from winning ASB Classic in Auckland. ATP also anunced an AUD $725,000 donation from players towards WWF’s Australian Wildlife and Nature Recovery Fund.  charity event raised almost 5 million dollars after efforts me by fans and fair contribution from Roger Federer, Rafael Nal and or tennis stars.  Australian Open gets underway on January 20.

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