The first Match for Africa was held in Federer's native Switzerland against his biggest rival, Rafael Nadal.
It was also paired with another charity exhibition match played in Nadal's native Spain and titled Joining Forces for the Benefit of Children.
The 2020 edition, contested by Federer and Nadal at the Cape Town Stadium, attracted 51,954 spectators, setting the record for the highest ever attendance at a tennis match.
It was played to benefit the Roger Federer Foundation, which raises money to fund schooling, transport and food for children in Africa.
"Match for Africa 4" was a fourth exhibition event to raise money for the Roger Federer Foundation.
The doubles match was contested between Roger Federer and Bill Gates versus John Isner and Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, and was won by Federer/Gates 6–4.
Marketed as the "Match for Africa 5: Silicon Valley" was the fifth exhibition event to raise money for the Roger Federer Foundation.
The sixth edition took place on 7 February 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa and featured Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
The doubles match consisted Roger Federer and Bill Gates versus Rafael Nadal and Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show.