WOW! Bill Gates Watches Iga Swiatek’s Play at Indian Wells After Good Friend Roger Federer Skips Tournament in 2021

It is time for the third round of the Indian Wells 2021 and fans are currently witnessing an iconic match between Iga Swiatek and Veronika Kudermetova there. While the Polish player has already won the first set 6-1, it will be intriguing to see how Russian player will play in the second set.

Interestingly, Swiatek converted both her two break-points in the first set of the match. On the other hand, Veronika Kudermetova is yet to win a break-point.

Bill Gates arrives at to watch Iga Swiatek v Veronica Kudermetova at Indian Wells 2021

Intriguingly, there is a special guest watching the match between Swiatek and Kudermetova. He is none other than Microsoft founder and CEO, and one of the richest persons of the world, Bill Gates.

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Gates arrived at the Indian Wells 2021 in a casual blue T-shirt and cap. He is quite interested in tennis and thus, decides to go and witness the action live whenever he gets some free time. Even though his good friend, Roger Federer is not playing at the tournament this year, he is not ready to miss any intriguing stuff there.

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When Bill Gates teamed up with Roger Federer for a charity match

Gates’ interest in tennis can be seen from the fact that he actually decided to play doubles along with Roger Federer for a charity match. It was an exhibition match that took place in Cape Town, South Africa under the part of the match series, ‘Match in Africa’.

Roger Federer (R) of Switzerland and Rafael Nadal (L) of Spain play a tennis match at Cape Town Stadium as part of an exhibition game held to support the education of African children. February 8, 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Federer and Gates were up against Rafael Nadal and renowned TV host, Trevor Noah. Interestingly, it was Federer and Gates only who emerged as the winners at the end of the match.

Thus, Gates has always been fond of tennis and tennis fans have witnessed him near the court on numerous occasions. Will he feature in yet another tennis match soon?

Also Read: WATCH: When Roger Federer and Wife Mirka Teamed Up to Play For Switzerland

 

 

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