Player Charity Archives

Rafa Nadal Foundation Opens Centre In Madrid

Tennis

by el-admin - May 3, 2022 0207

The Rafa Nadal Foundation Center has opened a third location — this one in Madrid — to provide at-risk children with educational and sports activities as well as other support. The foundation opened its first centre in Palma de Mallorca in 2014 and another in Valencia in 2019. This

Federer Visits Malawi: ‘Access To Quality Early Education Is Crucial’

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by el-admin - April 30, 2022 0252

Rehab following knee surgery is preventing Roger Federer from lighting up the ATP Tour at the moment, but it is not stopping the 103-time tour-level titlist from delivering off the court. In his role as President of the Roger Federer Foundation, the Swiss this week visited Malawi to show his support for

Shapovalov Launches ShapoShelter To Help Animals Find Forever Homes

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by el-admin - April 12, 2022 0272

Stemming from his love and passion for helping animals, Denis Shapovalov has launched ShapoShelter to take his commitment to a new level. The Canadian's new initiative will amplify the needs of animal shelters by highlighting stories of dogs and cats in need. "I’ve been supporting different shelters throughout the years,"

Murray, Halep Lead ATP & WTA Stars In Miami Open Unites

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by el-admin - March 23, 2022 0311

The stars of the ATP Tour and the Hologic WTA Tour are used to competing against each other, but on Tuesday they came together in a big way in Miami. The world’s best tennis players ventured into the wider South Florida community for the second edition of Miami Open Unites, a

Alcaraz, Carreno Busta & WTA Players Serve In A New Way In Miami

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by el-admin - March 22, 2022 0237

Tennis players serve every day on the tennis court. But on Tuesday, Carlos Alcaraz led a quartet of ATP Tour and WTA Tour stars in serving food for the needy as part of Miami Open Unites. Alcaraz, Pablo Carreno Busta, Paula Badosa and Ons Jabeur served lunch at the Miami Rescue

Djokovic Family Matching Donations In Season Of Giving Campaign

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by el-admin - December 20, 2021 0380

The Novak Djokovic Foundation is running a Season of Giving campaign for the fourth straight year to raise money for the opening of a new preschool in Nis, Serbia. The foundation is continuing to strive toward its goal of making sure all Serbian children have access to preschool in the

Federer Memorabilia Raises $4.7 Million For Charity

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by el-admin - July 16, 2021 0387

Roger Federer might not have been able to travel to the Tokyo Olympics due to injury, but he has scored an ace for charity after raising $4.7 million (£3.4 million) in a two-phased auction. “I am overwhelmed by the generosity and enthusiasm of the support from around the world,” Federer

Federer’s Memorabilia Auction Raises More Than £1.3 Million For His Foundation

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by el-admin - June 27, 2021 0461

Roger Federer hopes to win his ninth title at The Championships over the coming fortnight. But the Swiss superstar has already earned a major victory for charity. The 39-year-old donated a collection of personal items for auction at Christie’s to raise money for his Roger Federer Foundation. On Wednesday, a

Why Schwartzman Wants To Make A Difference In His Community

Tennis

by el-admin - June 22, 2020 0492

Diego Schwartzman has missed competing during the COVID-19 pandemic, but he has made the most of his free time by supporting his community. Former NBA star and fellow Argentine Manu Ginobli reached out to him about helping with Seamos Uno, a charity initiative aiming to raise funds to assemble food and

Qureshi Seeks To Feed 10,000 Pakistani Families

Tennis

by el-admin - June 15, 2020 0599

Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi’s foundation, Stop War Start Tennis, has supported more than 2,500 families in Pakistan with ration bags since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pakistani is nowhere near done helping his community, though. The two-time Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year in May launched a charity auction, Stars Against