Nick Kyrgios to raise funds for bushfires with unique pledge

Nick Kyrgios has sparked a new movement within Australian tennis, leading the charge for donations for the bushfire crisis with an incredible offer.

Nick Kyrgios has launched a social-media led donation pledge to help raise money for those impacted by the Australian bushfire crisis.

Kyrgios has vowed to donate $200 for every ace he hits this summer and his fellow Aussie tennis stars Alex de Minaur, John Millman and Sam Stosur have also jumped on board to help the fire-ravaged communities.

“I’m kicking off the support for those affected by the fires. I’ll be donating $200 per ace that I hit across all the events I play this summer #Moretocome #StayTuned,” Kyrgios tweeted.

De Minaur responded to Kyrgios’ pledge and upped his donation.

“I like this I will go $250 per ace, just because I don’t think I’ll be hitting as many aces as you mate … #dropthe hammer,” de Minaur wrote on Twitter.

I’m kicking off the support for those affected by the fires. I’ll be donating $200 per ace that I hit across all the events I play this summer. #MoreToCome #StayTuned

— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) January 2, 2020

Fellow Australian player John Millman also vowed to get involved.

“I’m not at your level boys but I want to get involved. $100 for an ace over the Australian summer. #servingupsomehelp,” Millman tweeted.

Sam Stosur also pledged her support to the cause.

“For every ACE I serve over the Aussie summer I’ll donate $200 to the bushfire relief to help raise funds to the families, firefighters and animals who are affected by this disaster. Please join me in any way that you can #ausfires #ClimateEmergency #AustralianFires,” Stosur tweeted.

Nick Kyrgios has pledged his support for the bushfire crisis.

Earlier this week, Kyrgios called for Tennis Australia to hold an exhibition event to help raise money for the bushfire cause in the lead-up to the Australian Open.

TA indicated on Wednesday plans were well-advanced for a number of fundraising initiatives.

Kyrgios said it was tragic seeing his home city of Canberra shrouded in smoke.

“The more exposure it gets I think we have the potential to do something pretty special,” Kyrgios said.

I like this I will go $250 per ace, just because I don’t think I’ll be hitting as many aces as you mate. 😂😂😂 #dropthehammer https://t.co/SxMPs3XQud

— alex de minaur (@alexdeminaur) January 2, 2020

“It’s pretty tragic what’s going on, especially with my hometown, Canberra, being under a bit of smoke, the most hazardous smoke in the world at the moment.

“There’s no rain predicted there for the next four months, so it doesn’t look like the fires are going to slow down anytime soon, which is pretty sad. To see Canberra be like that, it’s pretty tough.”

Kyrgois’ pledge came as the Canberra International tennis tournament, set to start on Monday, had to be relocated to Bendigo due to the bushfires and smoke haze in the region.

The event is on the ATP Challenger Tour and the ITF Women’s circuit. There are eight top 100 men’s players and 20 women from the top 200 entered in the field.

Tennis ACT chief executive Kim Kachel said the health of players, officials and fans forced the 600km move.

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“The health of players, fans, volunteers, staff and stakeholders is our biggest priority at all times,” Kachel said.

“Unfortunately, the best advice from the weather and fire experts is that the conditions over the next few days mean it is unlikely there would be any play. “With conditions too unpredictable the decision was made to relocate at the earliest available opportunity.”

Australia’s cricket stars have also vowed to offer their support with big-hitting Brisbane Heat star Chris Lynn set to donate $250 for every six he hits in this year’s Big Bash League.

Melbourne Stars batsman Glenn Maxwell said he would match Lynn’s donation.