Published 17:41 IST, February 14th 2020

Roger Federer signs special racquet for Rafael Nadal after record-breaking Match in Africa

Federer and Nadal played an exhibition match in Cape Town to raise funds for the Roger Federer Foundation. The foundation ultimately raised $3.5 million.

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Whenever Roger Federer and Rafael Nal faced each or on tennis court, fans have been treated to some amazing tennis by se two top-class players. Last week, both players played an exhibition match in Cape Town to raise funds for Roger Federer Foundation. foundation raised a whopping $3.5 million with a world record attendance of more than 51,000 fans in stium.

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Rafael Nal gets autographed signed racket from Roger Federer

Both players have previously played in first Match in Africa which took place in Zurich in 2010. Alongside Federer and Nal,  Bill Gates and Trevor ah also shared court in ir doubles match this time, much to delight of crowd. In end, Federer toppled Nal 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in an hour and 45 minutes. Swiss champion also beat Nal in doubles game.

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Roger Federer thanked Rafael Nal eugh for all efforts by sending his friend and rival a specially signed racquet from Match in Africa event. racquet could be displayed at Rafael Nal's Museum at his Acemy in Mallorca, toger with Spaniard's most significant trophies and or memorabilia from his encounters against Federer.

Roger Federer vs Rafael Nal 

matchup between both se players was competitive with Roger Federer winning  first point with a high backhand volley, on his way to taking opening set 6-4. Rafael Nal broke back twice at start of second set and unleashed his big forehand winners, grunting loudly in process to level at one-set-all.

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Federer won with a dainty drop shot on match point. Nal gave everything to get re and was going so fast he couldn’t stop in time and h to leap over net. He ended up standing next to Federer and y hugged.

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17:41 IST, February 14th 2020