Kyrgios to donate $ 200 to fire victims each ace

The tennis world, which traditionally begins its season in Australia, will raise funds for the victims of the fires in the island continent, after a call to that effect Thursday from the local player Nick Kyrgios. "Come on @TennisAustralia! We can surely organize an exhibition before the @ AustralianOpen to raise funds for the victims of the fires, "tweeted the 24-year-old player best known for his blood shots on the courts, which resulted in a 16-week suspension with suspended in late September.

Kyrgios at the head of the mobilization

The Australian announced that he would pay 200 dollars to the victims for a successful ace during his Australian campaign. A call followed by the main Australian players. In the aftermath, the boss of the Australian Federation (Tennis Australia) Craig Tiley announced the organization of "a number of fundraisers and support operations during the ATP Cup, the Australian Open ( January 20 - February 2) and other events in the coming weeks ”.

I'm kicking off the support for those affected by the fires. I'll be donating $ 200 per ace that I hit across all the events I play this summer. #MoreToCome #StayTuned

Since the start of the fire season in early September, at least 18 people have died in Australia and thousands more have had to vacate their homes due to the rising flames. The fires are the subject of major discussions before the ATP Cup, team competition which begins Friday in Brisbane (East), Perth (West) and Sydney (Southeast), whose air is polluted by a cloud of toxic smoke caused by these fires.

It was mixed emotions with #TeamSerbia to help raise awareness about koala's endangered habitats. It's very sad to know how many people & animals have lost their homes to the #bushfires. My heart and support goes out to all those affected ❤️🙏🏼 https://t.co/11ga3wSZfj

The organizers have announced that medical experts will monitor the playing conditions and that the matches will be suspended if necessary. World number 2 Novak Djokovic, who will play the group stage in Brisbane with Serbia, sent a message of support on Twitter after visiting a sanctuary for koalas. “It is very sad to know that people and animals have lost their homes in the fires. My thoughts and support go out to all the victims, ”he wrote.

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