1:46 Roger Federer beat old foe Rafael Nadal at The Match in Africa Roger Federer beat old foe Rafael Nadal at The Match in AfricaRoger Federer admitted "this is so much more than just tennis" after playing an exhibition match with Rafael Nadal in front of a record 51,954 in Cape Town. The exhibition took place in order to raise money for the Roger Federer Foundation and its work supporting early childhood education in six southern African countries, including South Africa. The Match in Africa was played in front of a record crowd to attend a tennis matchThe foundation raised $3.5m in front of a crowd of 51,954 - the biggest-ever crowd to attend a tennis match on record. Federer defeated his rival Nadal 6-4 3-6 6-4 in one hour and 47 minutes, but the match will be remembered for the money raised in front of a record attendance. Federer, Trevor Noah, Nadal and Bill Gates get involved with the festivities in Cape Town"It was such a privilege to be here tonight.

Source: Sky sports February 11, 2020 14:37 UTC