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The Duchess of Cambridge and Roger Federer are joining forces to host a charity tennis open. The 40-year-old royal - who has Prince George, nine, Princess Charlotte, seven, and Prince Louis, four, with Prince William - and the 41-year-old Swiss champion are helping to raise funds for Action for Children and the Lawn Tennis Association’s (LTA) Tennis Foundation with the special tournaments at London's The O2 this September. Catherine is a patron of the former non-profit, which provides practical and emotional care and support to young people.
Kensington Palace said in a statement: “Her Royal Highness is passionate about supporting grassroots tennis and encouraging young people from all backgrounds to become involved in the sport. “The day of tennis in East London will provide children aged 8-15 with a memorable and engaging tennis experience. ” As part of the Laver Cup, Federer will face off against other tennis players in the fundraiser friendlies.
The Laver Cup Open Practice Day will be held on September 22. Ticket sales will be divided between the two causes and are available via lavercup. com/tickets.
The pair coming together for the charity open comes after Catherine and William's eldest child received a private tennis lesson from the court ace, who was George's "favourite player" after he witnessed his match at Wimbledon in 2019. Federer - who has four children of his own - said of the young royal's skills: "At that stage it's all about just touch the ball, it's already good. "Same with my boys.
I think I have a little advantage that I actually spent some time, you know, with him. "I'm the only player he's ever met. "Then you have a little head start in who is your favourite player.
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: Action for Children and the Lawn Tennis Association Foundation, where Kate is a patron. Kate and Federer will be joined at the event by underprivileged children from East London ranging in age from eight to 15 who will be given the unique opportunity to play alongside the 20-time Grand Slam champ.
The Duchess of Cambridge is set to pick up the racket and play tennis with Wimbledon legend Roger Federer during an engagement with schoolchildren, it has been announced. Kate Middleton, 40, will play with the Swiss star for a day of tennis with school children in East London next month. The 20-time grand-slam champion, 41, and the royal, who are said to have a good relationship as she's regularly attended his matches, will take to the court with children aged between the ages of eight and 15.
Kate Middleton is hitting the court with tennis pro Roger Federer for an important cause next month.