Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal raised more than $3.5 million dollars in the sixth edition of Match in Africa in Cape Town, South Africa. The funds raised will go the Roger Federer’s foundation, which helps educate African children.

In the singles, Federer defeated Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in front of a world record audience of  51,954 people.

The event also featured a doubles match with Rafael Nadal and comedian Trevor Noah teaming up against Roger Federer and Bill Gates.  Federer and Gates won 6-3.

American doubles tennis player Abigail Spears suspended for 22 months for doping (Tennis.com)

Finley, a dog can hold 6 tennis balls in the mouth. It’s a Guinness World Record (USA Today)

Maria Sharapova is ranked outside of the top 300 in WTA rankings.  Does she still need to play tennis? (Tennis World)

Rafa Nadal Academy Kuwait was inaugurated with an exhibition match between Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer.  As always, Rafa won in straight sets. (ATP Tour)

No one in tennis knows how to handle Margaret Court and her homophobic views (NY Post)

Twenty two of the top 100 female players in the world are American, including two in the top 10. But do these American women have staying power? (Seattle Times)