Australian Open raises fund for Haiti earthquake

Super star Roger Federer and other leading tennis players have participated in the event "Hit for Haiti" the eve of the Australian Open. Their efforts were to raise funds for the victims of the Haiti earthquake.

Roger Federer of Switzerland hits between his legs during the  fundraising exhibition "Hit for Haiti" ahead of the Australian  Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 17, 2010. The event  was held in response to the Haiti earthquake. [Photo/Agencies]

Federer teamed up with reigning Australian Open champion Serena Williams and Australia's Lleyton Hewitt and Samantha Stosur while 2009 Australian Open winner Rafael Nadal, 2008 champion Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick and US Open champion Kim Clijsters were their opponents. All of the players wore microphones on court, adding to the entertainment of a mixed-doubles match which also featured player substitutions.

Federer's so-called Red Team beat the rival Blue Team 7-6 in their one-set match that lasted a little over an hour. Once the tennis was over, Federer thanked his fellow players and the fans for playing their part in the event.