Published 13:40 IST, April 4th 2020

Rafael Nadal lauds 'rival' Novak Djokovic for generous contribution to Spanish relief fund

Tennis ace Rafael Nadal has heaped praise on World No.1 Novak Djokovic after the Serbian international donated towards the coronavirus relief fund.

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Tennis ace Rafael Nal has heaped praise on his arch-rival and present World .1 in men's singles game, vak Djokovic. Serbian tennis star h recently donated towards Rafael Nal's fund to fight against coronavirus. This led Nal to praise Djokovic for displaying his generosity at a time when world is fighting against coronavirus pandemic. 

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vak Djokovic donation to Rafael Nal's fund

Rafael Nal took to Twitter to express his gratitude towards vak Djokovic for his generous contribution towards Rafael Nal donation fund. Spanish international thanked Djokovic for his contribution, terming it as a class act. He also claimed that vak Djokovic donation towards fund could help in fight against coronavirus. 

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vak Djokovic donation: Roger Federer pledges $1.04 million

Last month, Rafael Nal h appealed to Spanish athletes to help him in achieving his ambitious target of raising $12.13 million to help fight coronavirus. On or hand, Swiss international Roger Federer pledged to donate $1.04 million in his homeland to support those who contracted virus.

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vak Djokovic donation: Star donates $1.1 million in Serbia 

World number one vak Djokovic has t only donated towards relief fund set up by Rafael Nal. He also agreed to donate $1.1 million to help in purchase of ventilators and or essential medical equipment back in Serbia, joining list of or global athletes who have donated huge sums towards fight against pandemic.

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13:40 IST, April 4th 2020