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Having fun at the Grand Parade in Cape Town, South Africa. For any doubt, any camera with a detachable lens and/or a SLR (Single Reflex Lens) type is considered “professional” in terms of this provision, and will not be allowed into the stadium.#MatchInAfrica pic.twitter.com/FHYax0zcnY. That goes along with part of Federer's interest in burnishing his legacy — and that of the game he plays. Boxing is back: BSA’s acting CEO Cindy Nkomo. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal with children from Hout Bay at a 'learning through play' session at Cape Town Athletics Stadium on February 7 2020. Federer, a 38-year-old from Switzerland, is planning to finally fill that gap on his rather full resume on Friday, when he and his longtime rival, Rafael Nadal, are scheduled to play an exhibition match in Cape Town. Is. Sebastián Nadal, Roger Federer, Lynette Federer, Rafael Nadal and Robert Federer on the Grand Parade in Cape Town on February 7 2020. The hope is to generate more than $1 million for the Roger Federer Foundation, which supports early childhood education in six African countries and Switzerland. "I don't know what took me so long, to be quite honest," the 20-time Grand Slam champion said. Would you like to comment on this article or view other readers' comments? But this wasn't just about raising — or making — money, Federer said. The score was 4-1 Federer when Nadal produced an exquisite trick shot, a terrific overhand volley when facing the other way, helping the 33-year-old halve the deficit. Federer broke back, but Nadal stayed on top en route to building a three-game advantage at 4-1, before the ballboy and ballgirl played a point: B-E-A-U-TIFUL! The players then traded holds, putting Federer closer to eventually seizing the set at 4-2. Federer was joined by his mother Lynette, who was born in Johannesburg, and father Robert. Having fun in South Africa Life on tour sometimes is what it is. But the crowd at Cape Town Stadium on 7 February were lucky enough to witness history in action, when Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal went head-to-head in the Match in Africa, raising USD 3.5 million (approximately R54 million) for the charitable Roger Federer Foundation. #MatchInAfrica https://t.co/u8TRqj1A3X. He wanted to make sure the event was accessible for spectators, so 10,000 tickets were available for about $11 each. Federer will play alongside Trevor Noah, Bill Gates and Rafael Nadal. World No 2 Rafael Nadal with Cape Town fans on the Grand Parade on February 7 2020. Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in a charity match played at the Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on Friday. "Maybe spread the word, the gospel, a little bit," Federer said. Awesome. Nadal took control of the second set with an early break for a 2-0 lead. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal lark about on the Grand Parade in Cape Town on February 7 2020. Nadal was joined by his father, Sebastián. @rogerfederer @RafaelNadal It is, after all, where his mother was born. “It will be such an emotional moment for him,” Haendel said about the event in South Africa, which also is slated to include an appearance by Bill Gates. Healthy Nishikori quietly outlasts Evans in ... Federer, Nadal headed to Cape Town to play in Match for Africa, © 2020 Tennis Channel Network. The evening crowd will be entertained by the Ndlovu Youth Choir, which won millions of fans across the world last year with its performances on America's Got Talent. Superb skill from @RafaelNadal! I couldn't be more excited now that it's actually really happening. There will also be a performance by Cape Town's Zip Zap Circus. The Match in Africa was being staged to raise money for the Roger Federer Foundation, which supports education projects in Africa and Switzerland. An ace helped the 38-year-old see things out. It's been a project for quite some time.". There are a few places around Cape Town where you'll be able to catch the big Federer vs Nadal match. Roger Federer's South African mother, Lynette, said Friday's match in Cape Town between her son and Rafael Nadal is a "dream come true". Federer and Nadal left the children for a practice session ahead of their “Match in Africa” in front of a world-record crowd of 50,000 at Cape Town Stadium. Traffic began to back up in Cape Town city centre from noon on Friday when roads around the stadium began to be closed and the “fan walk” opened. But the crowd at Cape Town Stadium on 7 February were lucky enough to witness history in action, when Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal went head-to-head in the Match in Africa, raising USD 3.5 million (approximately R54 million) for the charitable Roger Federer Foundation. #MatchInAfrica https://t.co/YKEgrQAPGW. He duly won with a clever drop over the net to hold serve to cap an occasion when two of the sport's greatest combined their talents to produce a true spectacle. Walk about with @rogerfederer #bokaap #lovecapetown #MatchInAfrica pic.twitter.com/dKmbCgBoDl, #MatchInAfrica Super happy to be in Cape Town sharing this unique event with my friend @rogerfederer, A post shared by Rafa Nadal (@rafaelnadal) on Feb 6, 2020 at 9:07am PST. On Thursday, Match in Africa sponsor Moët & Chandon hosted a brunch with Federer at the Belmond Mount Nelson hotel in Cape Town, where the star played tennis on a mini court with Springbok captain Siya Kolisi. Rafael Nadal greets fans on the Grand Parade in Cape Town on February 7 2020. It was 2-1 Federer when the Swiss stretched his advantage further by holding brilliantly on serve after racing into a 40-0 start. After arriving in Cape Town on Wednesday, Federer began Friday with a trip to the Bo-Kaap in central Cape Town. #matchinafrica pic.twitter.com/jzQo8IVtvZ, Our rigging team have landed at Cape Town Stadium and ready to take on this massive task for the upcoming Federer / Nadal Charity @MatchInAfrica #MatchInAfrica #InspiringKidsForLife #CircusPerformers #CircusArtists #SocialCircus #NonProfit #Africa #SouthAfrica #Tennis pic.twitter.com/X3QQf5MCao. Register (it’s quick and free) or sign in now. After a break for entertainment by the Ndlovu Youth Choir and the Zip Zap Circus, the singles match between Federer and Nadal will start at 8.30pm. © 2020 Arena Holdings (Pty) Ltd. All rights reserved. Sundowns’ Zwane‚ Chiefs’ Nurkovic in line for first football journalists’ ... 'We thank God for justice': Natheniël Julies murder accused denied bail. @rogerfederer About. #MatchInAfrica https://t.co/WGzqpaMTtP. It runs school readiness programmes in SA and five other countries in Southern Africa, and has invested more than R780m by supporting 7,000 schools in the last 16 years. There was a notable moment for the home crowd before the start of play when Rugby World Cup winner Siya Kolisi presented Federer with a Springboks jersey. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will meet for the benefit of children in the city of Cape Town, South Africa, on 7 February 2020. Kaizer Chiefs give update on appeal at CAS on transfer ban. A firm backhand gave Federer early control, but Nadal's service game was strong and so was his forehand. How does he do it?! READ: Federer and Nadal to attempt world attendance record in Cape Town. “Due to the high-profile nature of this event, all persons entering the stadium will be subject to a pat-down search as well as a hand-held magnetometer search for any of the prohibited items.”. “Also, that Rafa is willing to do it is exciting, of course, to say the least. The main event gets under way at 7.30pm with a half-hour doubles match featuring Federer and Microsoft founder Bill Gates against Nadal and comedian Trevor Noah. ?? Its CEO, Janine Haendel, said the foundation already has reached more than a million children in its history. Well done Roger, I’ve been ignoring your DMs, didn’t realize you’re such cool guy otherwise I would have met you long ago. It's just not OK.' I couldn't live with myself if that happened.”. On Friday evening, Federer and Nadal will play a doubles match with Microsoft founder Bill Gates and comedian Trevor Noah before their singleas match. I know my parents are very happy, very proud, as well. It was a well-controlled shot amid strong and difficult winds. Selfie time for Roger Federer and one of his Cape Town fans on the Grand Parade on February 7 2020. Roger Federer took selfies with fans on the Grand Parade in Cape Town on February 7 2020. #MatchInAfrica https://t.co/HQIQgLAr0R, From Basel to Cape Town... @rogerfederer @RafaelNadal @BillGates and @Trevornoah we got this. #moetmoment#MatchinAfrica pic.twitter.com/SnyyvmEEaL. Nadal's deft and precise lob at the net helped Nadal close it to 4-3. Gates joined them for a practice session on Cape Town's Atlantic seaboard on Thursday. Nadal, Federer To Meet In Cape Town In February 2020 Jul 04 1819 MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Roger Federer shakes his head and sounds a bit embarrassed when he's asked why he's never played a tennis match in South Africa until now. Nic Bothma pic.twitter.com/Kk2FsDE5Lm, Please take note of the items not allowed into the stadium on match day. The main objective of the Match in Africa is to raise money for Federer's education foundation. Nadal joined him for a photo shoot on the Grand Parade, where the stars mingled with surprised Capetonians and had pictures taken with family members. Who doesn't love a … Spectators were warned: “These items may be confiscated by security and will not be returned. Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal reading a story book to the kids from Hout Bay.#MatchInAfrica @Newzroom405 @SportOn405 pic.twitter.com/qzVqhS0hDw. However, the Spaniard's serve was broken when he put a backhand wide and allowed Federer to take the first game. "Go to places I don't usually get a chance to play and maybe also bring tennis where it's not maybe seen as much. Dominic Thiem's defense—and a slow backhand—led to a fast win v. Cilic, Passport to RG, Day 2—Nadal, Serena, Thiem move on; Giustino's big win, Teens Sinner, Gauff record first main-draw victories at Roland Garros, Wawrinka and Murray: similar histories, but it was all Stan on Sunday. Watching Roger in Cape Town is a dream come true, says Federer's mom. The Match in Africa was the sixth edition of this event, but the first to take place on African soil. ", More AP tennis coverage: https://www.apnews.com/apf-Tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, As Paire wins opener in Paris, Roland Garros changes testing protocols. #MatchInAfrica https://t.co/zT4DXqYQvU. The decorated veterans turned the clock back to their vintage best and treated the fans to some brilliant rallies: Both players enjoying a runaround! After the photo shoot, Federer and Nadal posed for selfies and signed autographs. Nadal got to the ball to return in style, with Federer slicing a forehand into the net. The set was settled at 6-3 in Nadal's favour. Please read our Comment Policy before commenting. https://t.co/O5bdZztmEG. Lynette said there would be a gathering of Federer's extended family in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon. A great tennis player in a blazer meets a fan. "Having it in Cape Town is more than a dream come true.". Federer's wife, Mirka, with whom he has 10-year-old twin daughters and five-year-old twin boys, was seen at the 'learning through play" session, and is expected to attend a Federer family gathering on Saturday. @rogerfederer @rafaelnadal #MatchInAfrica pic.twitter.com/IVYiniIcYW, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer warm up for Friday’s charity match on Cape Town’s Parade @TimesLIVE pic.twitter.com/yIn5UpJtpX. There was more laughter when the tennis stars were asked to read the Hangberg Pre-Primary children a story and Nadal's heavy Spanish accent had his rival in hysterics. #MatchInAfrica https://t.co/rp4teA2GBQ. A lengthy list of banned items and activities posted on the Match in Africa Twitter account included “braais and open fires”. I hope I'm going to be really fine to play. "I'm very happy that it's finally taking place," she said. The match was created to raise money for the Roger Federer Foundation, which provides education and athletic training to children in Africa. Once a ballboy, always a ballboy @rogerfederer @billgates @RafaelNadal #MatchInAfrica pic.twitter.com/sSFnBzLE1y. Lynette Federer, from Kempton Park, on the Grand Parade in Cape Town with her son Roger and Rafael Nadal on February 7 2020. Rafael Nadal, Bill Gates and Roger Federer in Cape Town on February 6 2020. Rally. The match was created to raise money for the Roger Federer … The aim is an attendance of 50,000, which would be the largest crowd on record for a tennis match. All Rights Reserved. One of the big screens at Cape Town Stadium being tested ahead of the Match in Africa between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on February 7 2020. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in action on the Grand Parade in Cape Town on February 7 2020. Even Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal couldn't resist the lure of a Table Mountain selfie when they visited the Grand Parade in Cape Town on February 7 2020. @RafaelNadal The DStv-PSL partnership is a solid match, Mamelodi Sundowns’ Nedbank Cup trophy safe as Bloem Celtic lose protest. Nadal soon returned the favour when his superb drop shot forced Federer into a stunning rescue from the baseline. "I hope I play better tennis," said Federer. Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in a charity match played at the Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on Friday.. Roger Federer's South African mother, Lynette, said Friday's match in Cape Town between her son and Rafael Nadal is a "dream come true". @RafaelNadal The low-key appearance was part of the build-up to Friday night's Match in Africa at Cape Town Stadium, which will take place in front of a world-record crowd of 50,000 and a worldwide television audience. © 2020 Arena Holdings (Pty) Ltd. All rights reserved. Siya Kolisi presents Roger Federer with his very own @Springboks jersey! The stadium gates were due to open at 4.30pm on Friday for the arrival of a crowd which is expected to set a new record for a tennis match. The Herald and Weekend Post lockdown video. Children will also be the focus at a “learning through play” session at Cape Town Athletics Stadium on Friday afternoon. Federer, Nadal headed to Cape Town to play in Match for Africa. "Reminding people," he said, “that tennis is a big-time sport.”. Only 3 days to go before we perform to the biggest crowd to watch a tennis match in the history of the sport. Nadal tricked Federer into a schoolboy error during a game of Simple Simon with about 50 pre-school children from Hout Bay at the Green Point Athletics Stadium. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi takes on tennis star Roger Federer on the tennis court at Mount Nelson @TimesLIVE pic.twitter.com/PSrM4t27So, Read more at the SA government's online coronavirus portal or use the 24-hour public hotline: 0800 029 999. As good as the shot was, Federer was still in a position to serve for the match three games later. Djokovic, Nadal, Thiem: Which of Roland Garros' Big 3 will prevail? Does it get any better than this for South African tennis fans? It isn’t every day that we get to see two international tennis greats play on South African soil. @rogerfederer @RafaelNadal @BillGates @Trevornoah @matchinafrica Rafael Nadal drew first blood against Roger Federer on Friday ahead of their charity match-up in Cape Town ... but it had nothing to do with tennis. A post shared by Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) on Feb 6, 2020 at 11:05pm PST, It's. Lynette, 67, was part of the small crowd on the Grand Parade, in Cape Town city centre, who watched the two tennis stars laughing as they exchanged trick shots and jokes. Both players also squared off in a doubles match earlier in the day, with Federer and Microsoft CEO Bill Gates beating Nadal and comedian Trevor Noah 6-3. Enjoying his time #MatchInAfrica pic.twitter.com/3U7kNiNdVe. The Swiss, whose mother was born in South Africa, and the Spaniard will be joined by billionaire Bill Gates in the sixth edition of the exhibition series. The 2020 Roland Garros women's preview, 10 Things to Know, Day 2: Serena plays first match on clay in 485 days, Balls not for dogs, weather for ducks: Soggy start for French Open, 15 and counting—on birthday, Halep secures longest career win streak. Federer's response was an emphatic one, wasting no time building a 3-0 lead thanks largely to a pair of quality service games. “You know how it is. If you're feeling bad about missing out on "The Match in Africa", fret not! Carefree Bublik scores first Top-10 win over ... Iga Swiatek, 19, dismantles 2019 Roland Garros ... Roland Garros Day 3 preview: Matteo Berrettini ... Passport to RG, Day 2—Nadal, Serena, Thiem move ... Serena Williams' unwavering faith propels her ... Rafael Nadal is now 43-0 as the No. After posing for family photographs with her son and his father, Robert, Lynette told TimesLIVE she was "very emotional" at the thought of finally watching Federer in action on her home soil. Federer and Nadal left the children for a practice session ahead of their “Match in Africa” in front of a world-record crowd of 50,000 at Cape Town Stadium. This will be followed by an open practice session and a press conference on the court that has been built on the Cape Town Stadium pitch. You go boys!!! “For him, it's really a dream. I believe I am, but we'll see," Federer said after losing in the semifinals at the Australian Open, where his movement was hampered by a painful groin muscle. Earlier, Federer visited the Bo-Kaap, the so-called "Malay quarter" popular with Instagrammers for its colourful houses. #MatchInAfrica ? To... Go down! Simona Halep or the field? I'm sure it's going to be very, very special for me on many levels to play there.”. This. Read more at the SA government's online coronavirus portal or use the 24-hour public hotline: 0800 029 999, The Ndlovu Youth Choir will provide entertainment at The Match in Africa on Friday, Nadal defeats Federer in Cape Town... but it's just a game of Simple Simon. He tries to do that in various ways, such as appearances at the Oscars or the Met Gala or by playing in exhibition matches all over the globe. “I said, 'It's not possible that I'm on the tour for 20 years, I've become the player that I have been, and I've never played in South Africa. Federer had lost the point, but he was still serving for the set at 5-4. Security was at levels first seen for Soccer World Cup matches at Cape Town Stadium in 2010.

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