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Rafael Nadal will headline an exhibition tennis event to benefit Ukraine just days before the US Open.
On August 24, Ukraine's Independence Day, the "Tennis Play for Peace" exhibition will be held in New York.
The USTA said Wednesday that Nadal will join fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcalaz, tennis legend John McEnroe, Canada's Felix Auger his ariasime, Italy's Matteo Berrettini and Taylor he will join Fritz. announced that
Polish women's No. 1 Iga Swiatek joins Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Victoria Azarenka and last year's U.S. Open runner-up Leila Fernandez of Canada.
Azarenka declined an interview request from her Times of New York regarding her participation. Her country of Belarus has backed Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Nadal's commitment seems to indicate he intends to play in the tournament. He withdrew from this week's event in Montreal, citing continued recovery from an abdominal injury that forced him to withdraw from the Wimbledon semi-finals. Attend a series of singles and mixed doubles matches at Louis Armstrong Stadium in the evening.
Organizations and Grand Slam events have so far raised more than $1 million of his humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The USTA said he expects at least $2 million in extra income during the U.S. Open.
"The U.S. Open is a stage that attracts millions of passionate fans, and we can help channel this passion to help those who desperately need it." It's our responsibility," said the USTA president and board. “This is a very important cause and we are proud that our sport has come together to lend a much-needed hand to our Ukrainian friends. We are proud to use the platform to enhance our fundraising efforts.”
The main draw for the US Open begins on August 29th.
– Field Level Media
