Just a quick note that a special “Champions for Chile” charity match to benefit survivors of the recent earthquake in Chile is set for next Sunday at the Sony Ericsson Open. The match will feature current players Andy Roddick and Fernando Gonzalez and former ATP Grand Slam winners Jim Courier and Gustavo Kuerten.
The match will take place next Saturday, April 3rd at 5p.m. EST after the women’s singles and men’s doubles finals. No word yet if the match will be televised or streamed.
It sems pro tennis players have been the most consistent athlete supporters of the Haitian crisis.
Yes, it’s also good to see the players support relief efforts in Chile of which this specific event focuses on.