Since September 2019, Australia has suffered several bushfires that have not only destroyed wildlife but also homes. Up to now, not less than 25 people and hundreds of millions of animals have been killed. Besides, the bushfires have destroyed at least 2, 000 homes. To help the bushfire relief, Serena Williams and Coco Gauff’s coach, Patrick Mouratoglou also comes out in support.
This crisis has attracted the attention of people all over the world. A significant number of individuals have people, and organizations have joined hands to help combat this disaster. Some of those who have offered assistance and support include citizens of Australia, tennis players, politicians, and other celebrities. The assistance has been very evident among tennis players, coaches, and enthusiasts, considering that a number of tennis tournaments are already underway in Australia.
How Patrick Mouratoglou will help bushfire relief
There are many ways through which authorities and individuals have supported the bushfire relief. They include creative funding, food, goods, fire fighting, messages of support, knitting blankets, and auctioning. Any kind of help is aimed at supporting the bushfire relief effort to tackle bushfires crisis in Australia.
Patrick Mouratoglou has also joined the list of tennis personalities donating to the bushfire relief effort. Tennis enthusiasts now stand a chance to have a one-hour training session with Serena Williams and Coco Gauff’s coach. ASB has auctioned this training session with funds collected set to fund the bushfire relief.Already the bidding session is underway and it has surpassed $500.
More support for Australian bush fire relief efforts, this time an @ASB_Classic auction for an hour of coaching with Serena Williams’ coach @pmouratoglou 😎🎾 https://t.co/4OrGaj9BpR pic.twitter.com/kctUS8nnsT
— Chris Chang (@ChrisChang) January 9, 2020
The highest bidder will participate in a one on one training session with Patrick Mouratpoglou at the ASB Tennis Arena. This session will take place on 11th January from 8-9 am. Bidders are required to come with their own footwear and racquet as per the terms and conditions to make the event a success.
Tennis fraternity comes out in support of Australian bushfire relief
Besides, tennis players such as Nick Kyrgios, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, among others, have shown their support for the bushfire relief in different ways. Nick Kyrgios pledge tp contribute $200 per ace to that course. He will also be participating in a charity tennis match for bushfire victims alongside Federer, and Nadal.
The WTA has also come in to support the Bushfire relief effort. It will not only contribute to the recovery program but also bushfire relief effort by donating to the Australian Red Cross. For each ace served, WTA will be donating $100AUD during the singles, and doubles matches in the ASB Classic.
Serena Williams in Auckland, ranking, and results in 2020
At the moment ranked no.10, Serena Williams has a 3-0 win-loss record in 2020. The American is currently competing in Auckland where she ousted Camila Giorgi 6-3 6-2, Christina Mchale 3-6 6-2 6-3 and Laura Siegemund 6-4 6-3.
Serena Williams won 72 titles in her career: 42 on hard courts, 13 on clay courts, 7 on indoor courts, 2 on carpet courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)
Cori Gauff’s ranking and performance in 2020
Ranked no.67 (career-high), the American played her last match on the 9th of January when she capitulated to Laura Siegemund 5-7 6-2 6-3 in the 2nd round in Auckland.
Serena Williams and Cori Gauff have never played each other.
Serena Williams and Cori Gauff |
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