Rafael Nadal lauds 'rival' Novak Djokovic for generous contribution to Spanish relief fund

Tennis ace Rafael Nadal has heaped praise on his arch-rival and present World No.1 in the men's singles game, Novak Djokovic. The Serbian tennis star had recently donated towards Rafael Nadal's fund to fight against coronavirus. This led Nadal to praise Djokovic for displaying his generosity at a time when the world is fighting against the coronavirus pandemic. 

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Novak Djokovic donation to Rafael Nadal's fund

Rafael Nadal took to Twitter to express his gratitude towards Novak Djokovic for his generous contribution towards the Rafael Nadal donation fund. The Spanish international thanked Djokovic for his contribution, terming it as a class act. He also claimed that Novak Djokovic donation towards the fund could help in the fight against coronavirus. 

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Novak Djokovic donation: Roger Federer pledges $1.04 million

Last month, Rafael Nadal had appealed to the Spanish athletes to help him in achieving his ambitious target of raising $12.13 million to help fight the coronavirus. On the other hand, Swiss international Roger Federer pledged to donate $1.04 million in his homeland to support those who contracted the virus.

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Novak Djokovic donation: Star donates $1.1 million in Serbia 

World number one Novak Djokovic has not only donated towards the relief fund set up by Rafael Nadal. He also agreed to donate $1.1 million to help in the purchase of ventilators and other essential medical equipment back in Serbia, joining the list of other global athletes who have donated huge sums towards the fight against the pandemic.

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