American tennis player Taylor Fritz is donating the prize money he earned for his first-round victory at the Australian Open — about $82,000 — to relief funds to help people affected by the wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area.

On the men's side, No. 4 seed Taylor Fritz is out. The American was stunned by tour veteran and former world No. 6 Gael Monfils, who danced in celebration after causing the upset. Reigning champion Jannik Sinner will also continue his campaign while Alex de Minaur looks to keep the Aussie dream alive.

The 38-year-old served out the American, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4, to beat a Top 4 seed for the first time in his 65th Grand Slam appearance.

Gael Monfils (No. 41 in the world) faces Taylor Fritz (No. 4) in the Round of 32 at the Australian Open.Fritz earned a three-set win over Cristian Garin (6-2, 6-1, 6-0) in the Round of

Taylor Fritz is a highly anticipated player at the 2025 Australian Open and everyone is wondering if he is finally ready to win a Grand Slam title. The American ace has improved a lot in recent months and has entered the Top 5 for the first time in his career, but he still seems a step below Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

I feel like it’s really the least I can do,” the American tennis player, who grew up in Southern California, shared.

Taylor Fritz, the highest-seeded American man at the Australian Open, needed only 82 minutes to defeat Cristian Garin on Thursday and advance to the third round.

Cristian Garin (No. 150) will take on Taylor Fritz (No. 4) in the Round of 64 at the Australian Open on Wednesday, January 15.In his last competition, Fritz was defeated by Arthur Fils 4-6, 6-3,

Here is everything you need to know about Taylor Fritz vs. Gael Monfils, including TV and streaming options for the match.

The 38-year-old came through 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to reach the fourth round for a sixth time in his 19th Australian Open.

American tennis star Taylor Fritz said that he is donating his Australian Open prize money to the relief funds for the wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area.