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 | Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal in a charity match22-12-2010 |
Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal 4:6, 6:3, 6:3 in a charity match between two best players in recent years. The meeting was played before 10,000 spectators in the crowded hall Halenshtadion in Zurich. This was the first battle between two home Federer - Switzerland. Match ensure the raising of funds for the Foundation's Roger Federer in Africa, which supports the education of children in Ethiopia, Malawi, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and South Africa. "This is a very special match for me. We'll remember it forever. I am very proud and happy event, "said Federer, whose mother was born in South Africa. Federer and the Spaniard will play a charity match in Madrid, which will help Rafa Nadal Foundation. "I am very happy that I am part of all this," Nadal was laconic. Other Swiss athletes, including Olympic cycling champion Fabian Kanselara skier Didier Cuche and have made special donations to the Foundation of Federer. The event was attended by Olympic champion in Alpine skiing Lindsey Vonn, who has close family friend of Roger Federer.