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Celebrities and tennis pros come together for Desert Smash

Tennis pros will team up with celebrities today for the 14th annual Desert Smash at the La Quinta Resort & Club, hosted by Serena Williams, benefiting two charities.

Participating tennis professionals included twins Bob and Mike Bryan, John Isner, Sam Querrey and Victoria Azarenka. Celebrity participants include talk show host Phil McGraw, former “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson, singer Lance Bass, and actors Tony Hale, Colton Haynes, Timothy Olyphant and Regina Hall.


The day will began with the morning’s “Tennacity” workout — a “high-intensity tennis game” with commentary by top tennis pros — followed by the Desert Smash singles and doubles play. The night ended with an evening cocktail after-party at the La Quinta Resort Fiesta Ballroom.

Desert Smash benefits the Yetunde Price Resource Center, — named for Serena and Venus Williams’ sister who was killed during a domestic incident — which benefits those adversely affected by community violence, and Sophie’s Voice Foundation, which supports family outreach programs and access to medical care for families in developing countries.

Tickets can be purchased at https://desertsmash.ticketleap.com/.

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