Top players to raise funds for Haiti quake victims

Roger Federer and other top players will play exhibition matches at Melbourne Park on Sunday to raise money for victims of the Haiti earthquake, the Swiss world number one said.

"We had the idea that we could do something to help the needy after the tragic earthquake ... so we're going to play doubles or mixed doubles tomorrow also with the top women's players, try to fill the stadium," Federer told reporters on Saturday.

Organisers said the 'Hit for Haiti' charity event would start at 2pm local time (0300 GMT) and include Serbia's Novak Djokovic, Americans Andy Roddick and Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters of Belgium and Australia's Samantha Stosur among other players.

Tickets cost A$10 for adults and entry is free for children under 12. The Australian Open starts on Monday.