It’s official: Federer and Nadal will play in Cape Town
The two legends will attempt to break the attendance record for any tennis match in a charity exhibition.
Rafael Nadal of Spain and Roger Federer of Switzerland embrace at the net after their mens singles semi-final match during Day thirteen of the 2019 French Open at Roland Garros on June 07, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Cape Town will have the pleasure of hosting two legends, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, in a charity match next year.
Speculation had been rife earlier in the week after Federer revealed in an interview with Vogue that he and his Spanish compatriot wanted to break the attendance record for any tennis match in history.
That battle will now become a reality.
The two stars will be in action at Cape Town Stadium on February 7 2020.
“He’s an intense guy on the court,” Federer told the publication.
“He’s super honest and open off the court. And he’s got a heart of gold. He’s also going to help me with my foundation again next year. We’re going to try to break the record for most attendance, in Cape Town, South Africa for my foundation. I’m so looking forward to it so thank you Rafa.”
Federer’s foundation is particularly active in the Eastern Cape and his mother, Lynette, was born in Johannesburg.
More information can be obtained at www.match-in-africa.com.
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