Roger Federer is providing monetary assist to Ukrainians all the way through Russia’s invasion.
Federer wrote Friday on social media that his basis will likely be creating a donation of $500,000 “to ascertain get entry to to endured education for Ukrainian kids.”
Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, and has been attacking faculties, hospitals and structures the place other people sought protection in more than a few towns.
“My circle of relatives and I are horrified seeing photos from Ukraine and heartbroken for the blameless individuals who were so extraordinarily affected,” Federer wrote. “We stand for peace.”
He and his spouse are the fogeys of 2 units of twins.
The 40-year-old Swiss tennis superstar’s 20 Grand Slam titles are tied with Novak Djokovic for the second one maximum gained via a person, at the back of handiest Rafael Nadal’s 21.
Every other former No. 1 tennis participant, three-time main champion Andy Murray, introduced March 8 that he would “be donating my profits from my prize cash for the remainder of the 12 months” to humanitarian efforts aimed toward serving to kids in Ukraine.
A part of Ukraine-US price tag income in BJK Cup to reduction fund
White Plains, Mar 18 (AP) A portion of price tag income from the Billie Jean King Cup suits between Ukraine and the US subsequent month will move to a reduction fund to assist the ones suffering from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. Tennis Affiliation introduced Friday it’ll donate 10% of price tag income, and native sponsors additionally will contribute.
