Published 17:34 IST, January 29th 2020
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to play exhibition match for underprivileged South Africans
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will head to Cape Town in South Africa to play an exhibition match on 7 February as they attempt to set a world record.
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Roger Federer and Rafael Nal are currently battling out at Australian Open as y look to lift coveted trophy. While Roger Federer h a miraculous escape at quarterfinal st, Rafael Nal was seen playing his quarterfinal match against 5th seed Dominic Thiem on Wednesday afteron. duo seem to get better by day and have given an even better news to ir fans recently.
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Roger Federer and Rafael Nal to play an exhibition match in South Africa
After completion of Australian Open, both Roger Federer and Rafael Nal will he to Cape Town in South Africa to play an exhibition match on 7 February 2020. match will be played for benefit of children in region. icons are also attempting to set a world record for most attendees at a tennis match. Cape Town Stium, which can hold a crowd of more than 50,000, will host will witness celebrity and tennis icons pairing toger to play a doubles match. match will witness Roger Federer and Microsoft founder Bill Gates will take on Rafael Nal and South African comedian Trevor ah.
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Roger Federer speaks about exhibition match
Speaking about match to official ATP site, Federer said that this match in Africa is a dream come true. He said that he feels great to play in his mor’s home country against his toughest rival and friend alike, Rafael Nal. Federer also said that he and Nal t only share love for tennis but also for good cause of giving children a better start in education and in life.
Federer also ded that he feels privileged to have or leing philanthropists on board to entertain millions of people in stium and on TV. Speaking about event, Rafael Nal said that he and Roger Federer have shared so many magical moments on and off court. Travelling with him to Cape Town and playing for benefit of children is something that he is very excited about.
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17:34 IST, January 29th 2020