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WATCH: Roger Federer Can’t Stop Laughing At Rafael Nadal During Charity Event

Published 02/07/2020, 1:58 PM EST

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Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have faced each other in some iconic clashes over the years. In fact, their rivalry defined professional tennis in the 2000s and 2010s.

Using that rivalry for a noble cause, Federer and Nadal will collide in a major showdown in Cape Town. The proceeds from the event will go towards the Roger Federer Foundation and used for the education of South African children.

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Before the match, Federer and Nadal displayed incredible camaraderie as they interacted with the kids. This shows that despite years of rivalry on the court, the two stars are great friends when off the court.

What Did Roger Federer And Rafael Nadal Do?

Federer and Nadal were seen interacting with the kids. Both of them looked in an extremely good mood as they enjoyed with the kids.

First of all, they were seen playing a fun game with the kids. Roger and Rafa laughed profusely while doing it. The game looked like a rendition of the kids’ game “Simon Says”.

Post that, a video surfaced where they were seen reading stories to a large group of kids. Roger could not hold it back as he laughed a lot during the activity. Federer, who is a father of four, looked at home.

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Federer and Nadal are all set to clash in the major showdown with an expected crowd of over 50,000. The event will also see a doubles exhibition. It will see Federer and Nadal mixing it up with celebrities. The celebs at hand are Trevor Noah and Bill Gates.

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The Roger Federer Foundation is all set to raise an amount of over $1 million. Federer had earlier revealed that his and Nadal’s shared passion for helping children had brought them together.

It is heartwarming to see two of the biggest stars in tennis taking time out of their schedule to indulge in welfare activities.

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