Published 07:31 IST, February 7th 2020
Roger Federer jokes about not having 'another' Nadal on the ATP tour
Federer will be playing Nadal in a charity match for the Roger Federer Foundation in Cape Town. The event is to support children’s education in Africa.
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Ahe of much-anticipated clash between Roger Federer and Rafael Nal in South Africa, former poked some fun at his counterpart on Twitter. Responding to Rugby player Siya Kolisi's tweet, Federer said that ar Nal was "last thing that anyone needed" on tour.
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Fedal once again
Federer and Kosili were playing an animated version of tennis and latter posted a video of game with caption that his game suggested that he was t much like Nal.
Federer will be playing Nal in a charity match for Roger Federer Foundation in Cape Town. event is to support children’s education in Africa.
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Swiss legend will be playing alongside Gates and against world number one Rafael Nal and Trevor ah in a curtain-raiser match and will play Nal in singles match later.
Federer landed in Africa earlier this week for sixth edition of 'Match in Africa', which is being played for first time in Africa.
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Regarding event, Nal h said, "Roger and I have shared so many magical moments on and off court. Travelling with him to Cape Town and playing for benefit of children is something I am very excited about. It will be my first time in region with Roger as a tour guide – that will be fun."
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Earlier, Federer h said, "This Match in Africa is a dream come true. I will play in my mor’s home country against my toughest rival and friend Rafa Nal. We share t only love for tennis but also for good cause of giving children a better start in education and in life. I feel privileged to have or leing philanthropists on board to entertain millions of people in stium and on TV. It will be a once-in-a lifetime moment for my family and I."
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Before reaching Cape Town, Federer visited Namibia to check his foundation's future "education initiatives in this incredible country". He visited schools, sat with students in classrooms and also met President H Geingob and Cabinet members.
(Im credits: twitter.com/rafaelnal)
07:28 IST, February 7th 2020