WTA and ATP Team Up To Donate $51,070 From Aces Hit In Aussie Tournaments To Flood Relief in Queensland

The ATP and WTA donated $10 for every ace hit at the Brisbane International, Medibank International and Australian Open to relief efforts involved with the Queensland flooding. This is in addition to money raised by the Rally For Relief and money raised during the Australian Open. American superstar Andy Roddick personally donated over $10,000 to … Continue reading →

Alicia Molik At 2011 Australian Open Flood Relief Press Conference

The players, fans and organizers of the Australian Open have done a wonderful job raising money to help support relief efforts for those affected by the devastating Queensland flooding. But even with 2.3 million dollars raised so far there is so much more to do. The Rally For Relief is covered here: https://bangkokbobbysports.wordpress.com/2011/01/16/rally-for-relief-tennis-stars-hold-fundraiser-for-flood-victims-in-queensland-australia/

Rally For Relief-Tennis Stars Hold Fundraiser For Flood Victims In Queensland, Australia

ATP and WTA stars teamed up prior to the 2011 Australian Open to stage the Rally For Relief, a benefit to raise money in response to the devastating Queensland Floods. Although a fun time was had at the Rally, it is important to remember that more needs to be done to assist those affected by this … Continue reading →

Samantha Stosur And Patrick Rafter Speak At Rally For Relief Press Conference

Rally For Relief will benefit those affected by the devastating flooding in Queensland. Patrick is correct. The complete damage isn’t even really known yet until the waters recede. Already, the estimates are staggering. Above all else, the human suffering continues.

Samantha Stosur Pledges $100 For Flood Victims In Queensland For Every Ace She Hits At Brisbane International, Andy Roddick Joins Pledge

Brisbane International top seed Samantha Stosur of Australia will donate $100 to help flood victims in Queensland for every ace she hits at the tournament. Her pledge was picked up by American Andy Roddick. These are two of the biggest servers on their respective tours. I expect both to go far in this tournament, if … Continue reading →