Published 18:44 IST, May 21st 2020
Roger Federer donates whopping ₹38 crore in total solely for charity in first half of 2020
Tennis great Roger Federer is widely regarded for his philanthropic contributions and the former World No.1 has reportedly donated more than $5 million in 2020.
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Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer is a champion and off tennis court. 38-year-old, through Roger Federer Foundation, has me massive donations for underprivileged across globe. former World .1 has donated lavishly to various fundraising initiatives since January 2020, including Australian bushfires and coronavirus pandemic. According to multiple media reports, Roger Federer donation to different charities this year amounts to a reported $5 million (approximately ₹38 crores).
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Roger Federer net worth: Roger Federer donation in 2020
bushfires rd havoc in Australia in early January, with many stars across a variety of sports making contributions to help victims of trdy. In a Rally for Relief event organised by Tennis Australia to raise funds for disaster, Rafael Nal and Federer both anunced donations for victims of Australian bushfires. Roger Federer donation amounted to $250,000. Swiss ace and Rafael Nal n featured in 'Match in Africa', helping raise more than $3.5 million for Roger Federer Foundation in order to provide education to children in Africa.
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Match in Africa was followed by ar Roger Federer donation as this time 20-time Grand Slam Champion donated 1 million Swiss Francs ($1.2 million) for coronavirus relief efforts in Switzerland. former World .1 also me a whopping $1 million donation to provide meals for young children and ir families in Africa during COVID-19 crisis. Roger Federer donation will help feed 64,000 vulnerable people in Africa through Roger Federer Foundation.
tennis legend also donated signed memorabilia to Stars Against Hunger auction, organised by doubles specialist Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi for coronavirus relief in Pakistan. According to USA Today, Roger Federer has donated more than $5 million for various charities, including coronavirus affected people, since January this year.
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Roger Federer donation: Roger Federer net worth
Roger Federer is highest-paid tennis player in world and reportedly has a net worth of $93.4 million. Swiss legend has earned most of his all money from his tennis titles, endorsements and appearance fees. Roger Federer net worth figure includes $86 million earning through endorsing three global brands majorly in banking, cars and watches industry. Roger Federer net worth figure also includes a deal with a top Japanese apparel brand, Uniqlo which he signed in 2018 and is worth $300 million.
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18:44 IST, May 21st 2020