Tennis 2010: Masters of their art; Federer and Nadal paintball for charity
The Association of Tennis Professionals appointed World no. 1, Spain’s Rafael Nadal and the legendary Swiss man, Roger Federer, amongst six additional professionals, capable enough to make it through, to create customized portraits of themselves for the
Barclays ATP World Tour finals, to celebrate their ability to qualify.
As arranged by the ATP, Federer and Nadal were provided with a large canvas and painted tennis balls, apart from their racquets, to create self portraits of themselves. A stenciled image was put up against the board, which was later removed to view the professionals’
master pieces.
Upon qualifying, Roger and Rafa had a blast creating their portraits prior to those to successfully be ranked amongst the top eight sportsmen, by the end of the season of the ATP tour.
In the words of the top seeded Spaniard, Rafael Nadal, "Making the artwork was fun and something I've never done before. It's a great way to celebrate the World Tour Finals coming back to London. It was a little bit of a challenge to put the balls on the
silhouette! Of course this is the least we can do for charity and for those who need it the most. It's very important that people in our position help those who really need help. I'd like to thank everyone for the support they give us."
Along the side of which, qualifying for the ninth time this year, Roger Federer stated, "It was great fun being invited to create my self portrait and I'm excited to see how the finished piece looks. Raising money for charity is always a great thing so already
I would like to thank people who will buy these pictures and it's going to be for a good cause. “
Federer then went on to say, “I'm happy I can help a bit. I am very happy as it is the ninth consecutive year I have qualified for the year-end event. I have played in a lot of different venues during my career and I can say they staged a fantastic event
at The O2 last year. I look forward to returning there in November and finishing the season strong.”
The eight portraits created by the end of the season will initially be displayed, shortly after which, the master pieces will be auctioned off for charity.
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