Federer, Nadal play to record crowd in Cape TownPutting on a show: Federer and Nadal were miked up as they enjoyed themselves playing an exhibition doubles with American billionaire Bill Gates and South African comedian Trevor Noah. CAPE TOWN: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal attracted what organisers said was a world record crowd for a tennis match when they played an exhibition event in the Cape Town Stadium on Friday. Federer, who was accompanied by his South African mother, Lynette, said his first appearance in South Africa was a special occasion. "The first time here in Cape Town, in South Africa, means so much more than just tennis," he said. "I can't thank enough the people here in Cape Town.

Source: Bangkok Post February 08, 2020 01:41 UTC