With a South African mother and his foundation supporting disadvantaged children in the country, Roger Federer is delighted to see the World Cup being staged in South Africa next month.

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The 16-time Grand Slam champion, hopes the country benefit from the tournament “after living through hard times in the past.”
The 28-year-old Swiss great adds he is glad that Switzerland made it to the final tournament after a shaky qualifying campaign.
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