Here’s a Complete Guide to the Charlize Theron-Led Star-Studded Event Ahead of Indian Wells Showdown

It is time for the tennis world to take a leap from the ranking points and be a part of an entertaining event. Before hopping on to the highly anticipated action at Indian Wells, the ATP and WTA stars will be gathering around at the La Quinta resort and club to unleash the fun at the annual Desert Smash event.

Welcoming the fans’ favorite tennis players from all around the world, the Desert Smash is set to unveil a huge pack of surprises including the comeback of Nick Kyrgios, inviting famous celebrities on the tennis courts, and a lot more.

About the Desert Smash 2024

The Desert Smash is a special charity tennis event that presents a highly entertaining setup that invites Hollywood stars to indulge in action with professional tennis players. As the event has been successful in not only commencing the action but also making a social impact for 19 years, it is going to be bigger and better than ever this time.

Being super famous worldwide, this event brings together big names from Hollywood, music, and pro tennis to be a part of tennis matches as well as fun activities targeted to drive charity for a noble cause. This time, the event is returning to the La Quinta Resort & Club for its 20th anniversary, beginning on March 4th.

Who will play at the Desert Smash?

The 2024 season will be marking 20 years of success for the Desert Smash event. While the fans are expecting a lot on the grand anniversary, they will be witnessing top tennis stars like Stan Wawrinka, Casper Ruud, Frances Tiafoe, Victoria Azarenka, and several other players gathering around to be a part of the action.

Along with these, Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios will also be making a debut in the event. While fans have been eagerly waiting for him to be back on the courts, it is time that he steps out from the commentary box and lifts his racket to unleash the action.

Charlize Theron to host the event

With an amazing history of having famous celebrities like Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, and Justin Bieber grace the show, the 20th Annual Desert Smash is set to be even more exciting with the award-winning actress Charlize Theron as the host! Theron, known for her incredible acting, production, and philanthropy, will be leading the event with a bigger agenda than just adding a thick layer to the entertainment.

The Desert Smash will be supporting her charity, the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP). As the project is already renowned for its amazing work to improve the health and safety of young people in Southern Africa, its addition to the event will undoubtedly create a huge impact on society.

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A two-day packed schedule with tennis, pickleball and more

The event, being different from all other tennis tournaments, will be wrapping up an action-packed schedule for two days. Initiating on March 4, the fun is set to kick off with the first-ever Desert Smash Celebrity Pickleball Event. While the fans will get to warm up by enjoying the trending racket sport on day 1, it will build up the excitement for the tennis matches on the next day.

With exciting matches including the WTA Women’s Singles, Celebrity + Pro Doubles, and ATP Men’s Singles the second day is set to be all about tennis. But the excitement doesn’t just end there! After the matches, the participants will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the charity event with a surprise musical performance.

With a lot more surprises yet to be unveiled according to the organizers, the event is surely going to be a big hit! As the fun-packed event is set to commence in just a few days, the tennis world will keep on buzzing with entertaining updates. Stay tuned!