The WTA will carry out a global philanthropic campaign this month. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Charities around the world will be raising awareness about the disease. The tennis body will carry out its “Aceing Cancer” initiative in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The goal will be to raise awareness and funds for various cancer organizations. The games’ best tennis players will also be involved in advocating against the disease.
Naomi Osaka, Bianca Andreescu, Ashleigh Barty, and Simona Halep appeal for early checkups
Tennis stars Naomi Osaka, Bianca Andreescu, Ashleigh Barty, and Simona Halep are some of the players who have been involved in the WTA’s initiative. The stars have recorded a breast cancer public service announcement video for the “Aceing Cancer” campaign. In the video, the players advocated for regular checkups for breast cancer to ensure early detection and help women beat the disease.
Serena Williams posts cancer plea on Instagram
In a separate video, 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams appeared topless on Instagram to raise awareness about the disease. She covered her breasts while singing the popular hit song “I Touch Myself.” The former world number one said in the post that, though it put her out of her comfort zone, she wanted to remind women to self-check regularly. She emphasized that early detection was the key to beating breast cancer. Williams posted the video as part of the I Touch Myself Project. The project is an initiative to honor former Australian singer Chrissy Amphlett who died in 2013 after battling breast cancer.
WTA Charities will sponsor several events this month. They will begin with the Pretty In Pink Charity Tennis Tournament from 5-6th October. Proceeds from the event go to Women With Purpose, a non-profit organization in the United States. In Asia, the charity body will support the Think Pink tennis and yoga event on 14th October. Proceeds will go to the Hong Kong Breast Foundation. The charity efforts will extend to this year’s WTA Finals in Shenzhen. There will be an “Aceing Cancer” clinic during the event to raise awareness about breast cancer. Special wristbands will also be on sale at the event. Ann Austin, the WTA senior director of Community Development said that the tennis body was happy to be involved in the charity efforts. “The mission of WTA Charities is to promote health and wellness, and we are committed year-round to our goal of improving lives whenever we can make a difference.”
Naomi Osaka’s ranking and performance in 2019
Ranked no.4, Osaka played her last match on the 6th of October when she beat Ashleigh Barty 3-6 6-3 6-2 in the final in Beijing to win her 4th career title.
This year Osaka has a 39-11 win-loss record. Naomi conquered 3 titles in 2019 at the Australian Open, in Osaka and in Beijing.
Bianca Vanessa Andreescu’s ranking and performance in 2019
Ranked no.6, the Canadian played her last match on the 4th of October when she surrendered to Naomi Osaka 5-7 6-3 6-4 in the quarter in Beijing.
This year Andreescu has a 46-5 win-loss record. Bianca Vanessa conquered 4 titles in 2019 in the Newport Beach, in Indian Wells, in Toronto and at the U.S. Open. Andreescu was the finalist in Auckland.
Naomi Osaka and Bianca Vanessa Andreescu played each other 1 time. The head to head is 1-0 for Osaka.
The last time that they played each other, Naomi Osaka won 5-7 6-3 6-4 in the quarter in Beijing in 04th October 2019.
Here the highlights.
Naomi Osaka and Bianca Vanessa Andreescu |
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