The fundraiser event in Australia, Rally for Relief hosted an exhibition match between the greatest tennis players of all time. The event, Rally for Relief hosted Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Caroline Wozniacki, Nick Kyrgios, Coco Gauff, Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Naomi Osaka, Dominic Thiem, and Petra Kvitova.
The exhibition event was accompanied by some amusing scenes on the court. Naomi Osaka was sitting beside Serena Williams and that moment was captured. Later she gave it a funny caption and posted, “Me and my mom lol.”
me and my mom lol. pic.twitter.com/HvCoPpgShm
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) January 15, 2020
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Big Surprise from Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal
The event raised a massive amount of $4.8 million. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal donated $250k collectively from their pockets. Canberra-native Nick Kyrgios rolled the balled of raising money for the recent bushfires in his country. With his voice becoming viral, the bushfire victims have received substantial support from the tennis world.
Rafa et Roger se sont parlé et ont décidé de donner 250 000 dollars australiens ensemble pour aider les victimes des incendies ! #Fedal #RallyForRelief 💪🏼🎾🇪🇸🇨🇭🏆pic.twitter.com/IElLYyp6uD
— Nadal_France 1️⃣9️⃣🏆 (@Nadal_Fr) January 15, 2020
Serena Williams’ contribution
Right after her first-title victory as a mother, Williams announced her Auckland’s prize money donated to the Australian bushfire relief funds. Also, all the dresses worn across her nine matches in Auckland are also put on auction.
Novak taunting the NextGen
The Serbian legend Novak Djokovic and the Spaniard ace Rafael Nadal teamed up to play doubles against the NextGen players Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas. During the changeover of their match, Novak and Rafa jogged to their side of the court and whereas the other two were ambling. Upon seeing that the humorous Novak said, “See? NextGen, how slow they are? Unbelievable.”
"See? Next Gen, how slow they are? Unbelievable." @DjokerNole throwing a little shade towards @AlexZverev and @StefTsitsipas 🤣 pic.twitter.com/KlESV6hOQo
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) January 15, 2020
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.@CocoGauff is now carrying Team Wozniacki on her back, and @DjokerNole has got the drink orders covered. Not to worry. 😂#Rally4Relief #Aces4BushfireRelief pic.twitter.com/K8Pf7wyOq7
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) January 15, 2020
The first Slam of the year is under a threat
For the second consecutive day, the
Australian Open 2020 organizers suspended the practice sessions and qualifiers due to poor air quality. The toxic smoke is still blanketing Melbourne and the air quality remains ‘very poor’. “Conditions at Melbourne Park are being constantly monitored,” Tennis Australia said on Wednesday. “Further decisions will be made using onsite data and in close consultation with our medical team, Bureau of Meteorology and scientists from EPA Victoria.”ADVERTISEMENT
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