Through his website he explained the experience of him playing alongside the tennis great Federer...
They were playing a charity game 'Match 4 Africa 4' in Seattle...Others were American Pro tennis player John Isner and Pearl Jam's guitarist Mike McCready...Gates said he was tense playing alongside the Grand Slam Champ...
'After years of giving speeches, I am usually pretty comfortable appearing in public. But this past weekend I did something in front of a crowd that made made me a little nervous: I played tennis,' Gates wrote...
'I just had to make sure I didn't screw it up. I play a lot of tennis, but it is one thing to practice and drills with your coach or go up against a friend. It is another to play in front of 16,000 in a basketball arena.If you think too much or let your muscles tens up, you end up hitting bad shots, which make you more tense, and suddenly you're stuck in a vicious cycle.'...
Bill Gates commented on Federer's organization saying 'it's an impressive organization that is partnering with local NGO's in six countries six countries in southern Africa to improve early learning and basic education there. And in Roger's home country of Switzerland, they are working to expand access for extra curricula activities for low-income children. Roger is learning deeply about the issues and has put together a very capable team. they are well on their way to reaching their goal of benefiting 1 million children by the end of next year.'
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