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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

The least I can do' - Tennis star Taylor Fritz on his donations to aid the Los Angeles wildfires relief cause. Posted: January 16, 2025 \| Last updated: January 16, 2025. sntvEdit