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Revealed Jan 08, 2020
Jan 08, 2020 IST
Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and Roger Federer are among the many gamers who will take part in a pre-Australian Open exhibition match to boost funds for bushfire reduction efforts.
The legendary trio will function within the AO Rally for Aid at Rod Laver Enviornment on Wednesday January 15.
Large blazes have left 26 individuals useless and killed tens of millions of animals, whereas additionally destroying hundreds of properties in Australia.
The occasion in Melbourne subsequent week will type a part of the Aces for Bushfire Aid program, launched by Tennis Australia final week.
So excited to announce the world’s greatest gamers shall be at AO Rally for Aid.
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— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 8, 2020
“This unprecedented bushfire disaster is devastating individuals, properties, communities, livestock and animals throughout the nation and our hearts exit to all these affected,” Tennis Australia chief government and Australian Open match director Craig Tiley mentioned.
“We felt it was very important we use all our occasions throughout the summer time to make a significant contribution to assist these individuals and communities rebuild their lives.
“The response from the tennis group – our gamers, golf equipment, companions and worldwide tennis our bodies – has been overwhelming and it’s great to see everybody pull collectively.
“The world’s high gamers, boasting many grand slam titles between them, have dedicated to AO Rally for Aid and we look ahead to asserting the line-up within the coming days.
“The gamers are eager to be concerned – we’ve had an incredible response from them and they’re eager to assist.
“AO Rally for Aid guarantees to be an unimaginable evening of tennis and leisure, in addition to a beautiful alternative to convey collectively the most effective of our sport for this essential trigger.”
Many female and male gamers have pledged to donate funds for these affected by the bushfire disaster for each serve they hit, whereas Simona Halep can pay $200.each time she provides coach Darren Cahill a tough time throughout her matches.
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