Taylor Fritz, Australian Open
American world number four Taylor Fritz said Thursday he will donate his $82,000 first-round prize money from the Australian Open to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires, calling the devastation "insane".
Fritz made the announcement after defeating Chilean qualifier Cristian Garin 6-2, 6-1, 6-0 to advance to the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday.
Its The Least I Can Do - American tennis star and South California resident Taylor Fritz donates his first round prize money to LA wildfire victims.
American tennis player Taylor Fritz has pledged his $82,000 first-round prize money from the Australian Open to aid victims of devastating wildfires i
On Thursday, the world No. 4 announced the prize money earned from his first-round win at the Australian Open over Jenson Brooksby—about $82,000—would be donated to wildfire relief funds in Los Angeles. Fritz shared the news following a comprehensive 6-2, 6-1, 6-0 victory over Cristian Garin to reach the third round.
There are three American men aged 23 and under in the second week of a Grand Slam. That hasn't happened since 2003
Hollywood A-Listers are teaming up with Twitch streamers & YouTubers for the a charity stream after the LA wildfires.
Josh Brolin is among the famous faces who will appear on a telethon to raise funds for victims of the California wildfires alongside Parks and Recreation star Ben Schwartz, acting veteran Jean Smart and Oscar-winner Ke Huy Quan.
Fritz might have done something even better at the Australian Open than playing his sport. He announced that his first round winnings of nearly $83,000 will be donated to help wildfire relief funds in the Los Angeles area. The fires have taken the lives of at least 25 people, and the financial impact will be something that will be felt for years.
LA Wildfire Relief LIVE,' a telethon benefitting wildfire relief efforts, will feature the likes of Josh Brolin, Jean Smart, and Ke Huy Quan.
Santa Ana winds have died down across the Greater Los Angeles area, helping firefighters to bring almost 40,000 acres of ongoing wildfires under control.