13 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF BRINGING TOGETHER PRO TENNIS AND HOLLYWOOD FOR CHARITY
Once again, this year's Desert Smash kicks off with philanthropy at noon, where paying donating amateur tennis players have options to play in the ultra-exclusive, VIP Pro-Am Tournament and renowned competitive on-court workout, “King of the Court” or otherwise known in tennis circles, LiveBall!, which was invented and made famous right here in Southern California.
Following these fun, interactive on-court experiences is the fan favorite Pro vs. Celebrity Exhibition singles and doubles matches, where you’ll see Pro vs. Pro matches along with fun, Celebrity/Pro vs. Celebrity/Pro matches, where all players are mic’d and really provide some fun laughs and atypical tennis entertainment! All the fun and excitement taking place on Westin's intimate Stadium Tennis Court.
Later that evening, we’ll celebrate an epic day of fundraising with a festive cocktail party and live entertainment!
PAST CELEBRITY HOSTS & ATTENDEES
Will Ferrell | Kevin Hart | Kevin Spacey | Rebel Wilson | Joel McHale | Michael B. Jordan | Justin Chambers | Timothy Olyphant | Lance Bass | Colton Haynes | Boris Kodjoe
PAST PROFESSIONAL TENNIS PARTICIPANTS
ATP World No. 1 Novak Djokovic | John Isner | Stan Wawrinka | ATP Winningest Doubles Team of All Time Mike and Bob Bryan | Andre Agassi | Steffi Graf | Maria Sharapova | Caroline Wozniaki | Fernando Verdasco | Victoria Azarenka | Eugenie Bouchard
We’ll celebrate this epic day of tennis and fundraising that evening, when The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa will host a festive evening Cocktail Party with live entertainment.
PAST EVENING ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDE
SIA | Justin Bieber | Lifehouse | Cody Simpson | Nelly | Natasha Bedingfield | RedFoo | Boyz II Men | Skunk Baxter | Gavin Rossdale
A PORTION OF THIS YEAR’S DESERT SMASH PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THESE CHARITIES:
VARIETY: THE CHILDREN’S CHARITY (OF THE DESERT)
Variety the Children’s Charity of the Desert, a 501c3 non-profit organization, is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health and well-being of children who are underprivileged and/or have special needs in the Coachella Valley– children who live and grow up with a serious illness, disability or disadvantage. These are extra special children who require a special kind of help. Through hard work, thoughtful stewardship, and single-minded focus on the needs of the young, Variety strives to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, their families, our community, and the world… one need at a time. Learn more here: www.varietyofthedesert.org
SOPHIE’S VOICE FOUNDATION
Sophie’s Voice Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization, which supports global health and wellness initiatives in multicultural communities, was founded by husband and wife actors Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker in honor of their daughter Sophie who was diagnosed with Spina Bifida at birth. Learn more here: www.sophiesvoice.net