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Desert Smash 2025: Celebrating Tennis and Giving Back

The eagerly awaited Desert Smash 2025 is set to take place on March 3-4 at the La Quinta Resort & Club in California. This iconic event, which has become synonymous with celebrity tennis, will celebrate its 21st annual edition, uniting Hollywood stars and professional tennis players to raise vital funds for charitable causes. Notable figures such as Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, and actors like Charlize Theron and Will Ferrell have graced the courts in the past, drawing attention to this charitable initiative that supports women's health across the globe.

A Cause Worth Supporting

This year, proceeds from the event will specifically benefit the WTA Foundation's Global Women's Health Fund, which partners with UNICEF to improve nutrition for women and children worldwide. This collaboration aims to provide essential prenatal health resources and support initiatives that are often inaccessible in low and middle-income countries. The WTA Foundation envisions mobilizing resources to ensure that women have access to the critical health products they need during and after pregnancy.

In its inaugural year, the Global Women's Health Fund has set ambitious goals, including increasing access to prenatal vitamins for one million women. With alarming statistics revealing that fewer than 10% of women in low-income countries receive adequate prenatal care, this initiative aims to reduce risks associated with stillbirth, infant mortality, and other severe health complications.

Ryan Macaulay, the founder of the Desert Smash event, expressed his pride in supporting the WTA Foundation. “We’re excited and eager to put together another fun-filled event that generates significant funds to support the amazing work of the WTA Foundation,” he stated.

Bringing Together Talents and Culinary Delights

The two-day event promises an exciting lineup of athletes, including trending stars like Aryna Sabalenka, Nick Kyrgios, Naomi Osaka, and many others, all coming together for engaging matches. This year, Desert Smash will also introduce the