Celebrities from the world of sports, entertainment and social media will compete for a good cause on Sunday at 1pm PT when they’ll play Nintendo’s Mario Tennis Aces in the IMG Tennis’ Stay at Home Slam tournament.
Among the participants:
- Serena Williams & Gigi Hadid
- Naomi Osaka & Hailey Bieber
- Venus Williams & DeAndre Hopkins
- Maria Sharapova & Karlie Kloss
- Kei Nishikori & Steve Aoki
- Madison Keys & Seal
- Taylor Fritz & Addison Rae
- Kevin Anderson & Ryan Tannehill
Legendary tennis player John McEnroe and popular social media personality Justine Ezarik (aka iJustine) will be commentating the matches.
Each competitors will be playing from the comfort of their own homes and each of them will receive US$25,000 to donate to the charity of their choice. The winner’s chosen charity in the Mario Tennis Aces tournament will receive an extra donation of US$1 million.
The online event will be seen on Sunday, May 2 at 1 pm PT via Facebook Gaming – fb.gg/FacebookGaming and IMG Tennis’ FB page.
“Gaming’s superpower has always been bringing people together, and right now that’s the case more than ever,” stated Leo Olebe, Global Director, Games Partnerships for Facebook Gaming. “Blending that superpower with pro athletes and epic entertainment to raise money for COVID-19 relief and research efforts is a natural fit that we’re proud to be a part of.”
[Sources]: WTA Tennis: Williams sisters, Sharapova headline Mario Tennis Aces Tournament. IMG Tennis (Facebook): #STAYATHOMESLAM: Tune in THIS Sunday, May 3 at 1pm PT on Facebook Gaming to watch some of the biggest names in tennis pair up with celebrities and athletes for the ultimate virtual doubles competition.
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