Published 09:24 IST, February 1st 2020
Challenge accepted!: Roger Federer-Bill Gates 'Gateserer' to face Rafael Nadal-Trevor Noah
The match will be the sixth edition of the 'Match in Africa' event and will be played in Cape Town. Rafael Nadal and Trevor Noah will play against 'Gateserer'
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Roger Feder got his fans excited on Friday after he anunced that he will be teaming up with Microsoft founder Bill Gates in an exhibition match in Cape Town on February 7, 2020. event is to support children’s education in Africa.
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Celebrity line-up
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.
event takes place at back of Australian Open exits in semifinal round for both players.
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Earlier, Federer h said, "his 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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This is sixth edition of event but will be played in Africa for first time.
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(Im credits: AP)
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09:24 IST, February 1st 2020