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The tennis community unified in an uplifting Rally For Relief.

The Australian Open's Rally for Relief exhibition raised AU $4.8 million for Australia's bushfire relief effort.

Star power lit up Rod Laver Arena and social media with support for the cause.

🎾 ❤️ #Rally4Relief

To contribute: https://t.co/9RPgZ7ucg9 pic.twitter.com/Lsq3GtOnuk

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 15, 2020

 

 

 

 

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An amazing night has helped take the total raised to $4,826,014 👏 👏 👏 And with #AO2020 around the corner there's more tennis to come, more aces to be hit and more money to be raised. To contribute: ausopen.com/aces #Rally4Relief | #AusOpen

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Jan 15, 2020 at 3:28am PST

Nick Kyrgios' hometown of Canberra has been ravaged by bushfires compelling Kyrgios to help inspire this event.

 

 

 

 

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Jan 14, 2020 at 9:22pm PST

"Talking with Roger a couple of hours ago, we decided to give $250,000 to the bushfire relief," Nadal said prompting a rousing ovation from Rod Laver Arena fans.

 

 

 

 

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Very happy to support together with @rogerfederer the bush fire relief. We are very happy to donate 250,000 AUD for the affected of this disastrous fires in Australia #rally4relief

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Jan 15, 2020 at 1:42am PST

Caroline Wozniacki caught up with some old friends ahead of the action.

 

 

 

 

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🌟power coming out to raise money for #rallyforrelief tonight! #australia

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Jan 15, 2020 at 2:53am PST

Reigning Australian Open champ Naomi Osaka took time to elicit some maternal advice.

 

 

 

 

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me and my mom lol.

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Jan 15, 2020 at 3:14am PST

The two-time Grand Slam champion captured the action from the team bench.

 

 

 

 

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Today.

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Jan 15, 2020 at 3:18am PST

The Roger and Nick show saw Federer fight off Kyrgios in a tie break.

 

 

 

 

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“An incredible number, so much needed, I hope it keeps going.” - @rogerfederer after nearly $5m is raised in support of Australian bushfire relief efforts. #Rally4Relief | #AusOpen

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Jan 15, 2020 at 5:21am PST

Rafa and volunteer firefighter Deb mixed it up masterfully celebrating with an embrace.

 

 

 

 

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"Bravo!" . @RafaelNadal + firefighter Deb 🙌🏻 🤗 . #Rally4Relief

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Jan 15, 2020 at 4:57am PST

Fans shared their view from inside Rod Laver Arena.

 

 

 

 

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It never ceases to amaze me how generous the tennis community is, coming together to support the people affected by the devastating bushfires in Australia #aorallyforrelief #aces4bushfirerelief #rally4relief to see how you can do your part, go to https://ausopen.com/aces #kiatennis #aocompetition 🎾💕🎾

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Jan 15, 2020 at 4:33am PST

 

 

 

 

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Australian Open #aces4bushfirerelief . What a fantastic community with all of these #legendary #tennis #players getting together to #rallyforrelief . . Massive #thankyou to all the #firefighters and #volunteers battling these #bushfires for all of us #Aussies. . Full house tonight @rodlaverarena with 14,000 patrons and to top it off we had #frontrow #seats to watch the #exhibition match thanks to Marcel. . The #donations and event raised more than $4.8 million dollars which is slightly more than this year's #prizemoney . What an incredible effort! . #bucketlist #checked off to see @serenawilliams , @rogerfederer @carowozniacki before they retire. . Bring on @australianopen #2020 ! #australianopen #rally4relief #aces

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Jan 15, 2020 at 5:11am PST

 

 

 

 

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There were plenty of tennis stars raising money and awareness for the Australian bushfire victims at #Rally4Relief 🇦🇺👏 ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #Tennis #Eurosport #EurosportTennis #TennisGram #HomeOfTennis #InstaTennis #ATP #Australia #AusOpen #AusOpen2020 #AO2020 #Melbourne #WTA #RallyForRelief #Aces4BushfireRelief #Federer #Djokovic #Nadal #Serena #Kyrgios #Osaka #Zverev #Thiem #Wozniacki #Kvitova #Gauff #Tsitsipas

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Jan 15, 2020 at 3:02am PST

I saw many tennis players donated for Bushfire in Australia. I talked to my family and we’ll donate to Australia Red Cross. Please share this and hope everyone gonna support is well.
YNM LLC is my Company name. pic.twitter.com/PBz3QO7M4s

— YOSHIHITO NISHIOKA (@yoshihitotennis) January 14, 2020

Photo credit: Australian Open Facebook