Bill Gates 'warned' Rafael Nadal of coronavirus consequences back in February: Toni Nadal

coronavirus pandemic has brought sporting world to a standstill as a majority of events across globe have been postponed or cancelled to contain spread of virus. tennis calendar has been massively affected, with Wimbledon cancelled for first time since World War II. Incidentally, Mircosoft co-founder Bill Gates had warned Spanish tennis champion Rafael Nadal about coronavirus when duo met for Match in South Africa earlier this year.

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Bill Gates had warned Rafael Nadal about Coronavirus in February

Speaking to Spanish radio station Onda Cero, Rafael Nadal's uncle and former coach Toni Nadal said that Bill Gates had warned his nephew regarding coronavirus situation in China. Rafael Nadal and Bill Gates had met during  Match in Africa where duo played a tennis match for charity. Bill Gates partnered Switzerland tennis ace Roger Federer, while Rafael Nadal teamed up with South African comedian and  Daily Show host Trevor ah. Toni Nadal said that Bill Gates had told 19-time Grand Slam champion that coronavirus situation in China was going to get complicated. 

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Toni Nadal hopes to schedule Mallorca Open despite coronavirus pandemic

Mallorca Open was amongst many events postponed due to coronavirus pandemic. Tournament director Toni Nadal hopes to schedule tournament in 2020. Rafael Nadal's former coach added that he hopes to find new dates for Mallorca Open and see if it can be done in 2020. grass tournament was scheduled from June 22-27. 

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Rafael Nadal donation: Spanish tennis star contributes to fight against Coronavirus

Rafael Nadal has come out to fight against coronavirus by asking or Spanish athletes to help raise €11 million ($11.8 million) in fight against coronavirus pandemic. Rafael Nadal donation comes via his Red Cross fundraising effort, which has made athlete come forward to help victims of coronavirus. Nadal's donation comes after long-time rival Roger Federer pledged 1 million CHF ($1.1 million) for fight against deadly virus. Nadal has urged fans to stay indoors while has encourd m to help cause to fight COVID-19 crisis.

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