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.

Taylor Fritz advances to the third round at the 2025 Australian Open. After seeing off JT Brooksby in straight sets in the opening round, the No.4 seed defeated Chile’s Cristián Garín 6-2 6-1 6-0.

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.

American tennis star Taylor Fritz said that he is donating his Australian Open prize money to the relief funds for the wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area.

I feel like it’s really the least I can do,” the American tennis player, who grew up in Southern California, shared.

It is, indeed, going to be a thrilling encounter at the Australian Open Round of 64 as Taylor Fritz, USA's world No. 4, comes face-to-face with Chile's unseeded underdog Cristian Garin. Having both commanded a straight-set result in the opening round,

Tonight's Fritz vs. Garin tennis match will stream on ESPN+. Select coverage of tonight's Australian Open matches will also air on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.

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.

The blazes that began Jan. 7 have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 25 people, with nearly 30 missing.

Taylor Harry Fritz, born on October 28, 1997, is a prominent American tennis player currently ranked No. 4 in singles by the ATP as of January 2025. He has achieved significant milestones, including winning eight ATP singles titles and reaching the finals of the 2024 US Open and ATP Finals.

Taylor Fritz comes from a family with a rich tennis history. His mother Kathy May was in the top 10 of the world rankings in the late 1970s with father Guy Fritz also playing professionally before enjoying a successful coaching career. The California ...

There are six American men and five American women in the third round. Tommy Paul, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula all play Thursday. No. 17 Frances Tiafoe, a two-time U.S. Open semifinalist, was upset by Hungary’s Fábián Marozsán in five sets in the second round.