An A-list cast of ATP players are set to unite for the ATP All-Star Rally for Relief, a special charity exhibition that will take place on Friday, March 11 during the Pacific Life Open to benefit UNICEF and other worldwide tsunami relief efforts. Defending Pacific Life Open champion Roger Federer has been working with the ATP Foundation to organize the first-of-its-kind event. Joining Federer at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden will be 2005 Australian Open champion Marat Safin, Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick,
Carlos Moya, Tim Henman, Guillermo Coria, Gaston Gaudio and David Nalbandian. A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will go to charity. For tickets, call 1-800-999-1585 (in U.S.) or log onto PacificLifeOpen.com.
"It's not surprising that Andy and
Carlos have joined the lineup as they both have demonstrated over the past several years a strong commitment to charity work," said ATP CEO Mark Miles. "Andy, through the Andy Roddick Foundation, has done amazing work for children and others in need while
Moya's decision to provide UNICEF with his entire prize money winner's check from Chennai after capturing the tournament title there on January 9 was an inspiration to many of his fellow players. It's great to have them both on board."
Added Moya: "Beginning the season in Chennai just days after the tsunami struck gave many players a deep understanding of the devastating impact the disaster had on Southern Asia."I always knew he was the right guy for me. ;)
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