Local tennis fans countrywide have been left high and dry after failing to secure tickets for the Roger Federer v Rafael Nadal Match In Africa at the Cape Town Stadium next February.
The Roger Federer Foundation, who will host the event, says 48 000 tickets were sold in a matter of minutes after booking opened.
CEO Janine Handel says: “To all the fans out there who have booked - or tried to book - a ticket or a hospitality package this morning for The Match in Africa 6 event taking place in Cape Town next year, we are overwhelmed by the enthusiastic reaction on our ticket sales and we sincerely thank you for the overwhelming support.
“Lines were opened up by Computicket at 9am and within a record time of fewer than 10 minutes, the tickets were sold.
“To ensure that everybody has a good view, the event is running with the availability of 48 000 seats.
“We are considering adding more grandstands.
“Also note that the event will also be televised.”
Many irate fans voiced their anger on social media platforms after missing out on the hot tickets when online booking opened.
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— Danny K (@dannykmusic)
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— Lindyss♕ 🇿🇦 (@Elle_sls)
%%%twitter https://twitter.com/hashtag/FederervsNadal?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FederervsNadaltickets through Computicket? Since corporates bought them in bulks
— B a n e l e 🌳🇿🇦 (@Mthiimkhulu)
Meanwhile, Federer crashed out of the US Open on Tuesday, losing to Grigor Dimitrov in five sets in the quarterfinal clash.