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".
Taylor Fritz will donate his $82,000 prize money from the 2025 Australian Open to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires after he defeated Cristian Garin 6-2, 6-1, 6-0 on Thursday.
American tennis player Taylor Fritz has pledged his prize money from the Australian Open's first round to aid those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. Fritz, who has ties to the area, emphasized the importance of helping those in need as California faces one of its deadliest blaze seasons.
I feel like it’s really the least I can do,” the American tennis player, who grew up in Southern California, shared.
American tennis player Taylor Fritz is donating the prize money he earned for his first-round victory at the Australian Open — about $82,000 — to relief funds to help people affected by the wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area.
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
Taylor Fritz has pledged to give away all of his first round winnings. The American No.1 is into the third round of the Australian Open and made the heart-warming announcement following his match.
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.
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