Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will attempt to break world record in Cape Town charity match
The Cape Town Stadium will also host a celebrity/pro doubles match between Federer and Bill Gates versus Nadal and Trevor Noah.
POLOKWANE – Tennis fans in South Africa are in for a treat in February 2020 as Roger Federer will play Rafael Nadal in a charity match for the benefit of children in the region.
An official statement released by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) states that tickets will go on sale in early September as the two tennis icons attempt to set a world record for most attendees at a tennis match on 7 February 2020.
The 50 000 capacity Cape Town Stadium will also host a celebrity/pro doubles match between Federer and Bill Gates versus Nadal and Trevor Noah.
Federer, whose mother is South African, told ATP that the match is a dream come true. “I will play in my mother’s home country against my toughest rival and friend Rafa Nadal. We share not only the love for tennis but also for the good cause of giving children a better start in education and in life. I feel privileged to have other leading philanthropists on board to entertain millions of people in the stadium and on TV. It will be a once‐in-lifetime moment for my family and I,” he said.
Nadal says travelling to Cape Town with Federer and playing for the benefit of the children is something he is excited about. He added that it will be his first time in the region and with Federer as his tour guide, it is sure to be fun.
The ‘Match in Africa 6 – Cape Town’ will be presented in partnership with Rolex and Credit Suisse.
ATP says information regarding ticket sales will be communicated at a later date, with the tickets priced in a way that will ensure the match is accessible to as many fans as possible. “All net proceeds will be benefiting the Roger Federer Foundation’s programs in the region,” ATP’s statement read.
