Federer, Nadal kick in $170,000 for Australian bushfire relief


  • Tennis
  • Wednesday, 15 Jan 2020

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - ATP Finals - The O2, London, Britain - November 14, 2019 Switzerland's Roger Federer in action during his group stage match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic Action Images via Reuters/Tony O'Brien

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Tennis greats Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal pledged A$250,000 ($172,000) towards the Australian bushfire relief efforts at a charity event on Wednesday in the leadup to the Australian Open.

World number one Nadal made the announcement at Melbourne Park's Rod Laver Arena during the "Rally for Relief" event where top players including Serena Williams and Australian Open defending champion Novak Djokovic led fundraising efforts.

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