You know what? I'm upping my offer for @MonicaAce93 #DonateWithMonica to $50 per ace. Let's help Puerto Rico ❤️????????https://t.co/ydPq2wzUod
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) October 4, 2017
No one can say Nick Kyrgios doesn't care. He may be known for his hot-headed antics, but the 22-year-old has a great heart behind his rough Australian exterior. To help with the relief effort in Puerto Rico, Kyrgios has pledged to donate $50 for every ace hit from Beijing until the end of the season.
Initially, he was going to donate $10, but upped the ante.
Help me help @MonicaAce93 in her efforts to raise money for the people of Puerto Rico. #DonateWithMonica
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) October 3, 2017
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In the first round in Tokyo, he hit 12 aces, and all of the money will be going to Monica Puig's relief fund.
Kyrgios isn't the only player to donate to the cause. Maria Sharapova has pledged the profits from her Sugarpova website to help Puig's efforts.
Please see this important Facebook message on how to help support Puerto Rico -- I ❤️ you ????????!!https://t.co/rXWWZM2dYL pic.twitter.com/9dQ0fZoZli
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) October 2, 2017
The Puerto Rican couldn't be more grateful for the support.
Thanks so much Nick
— Monica Puig (@MonicaAce93) October 3, 2017
It may be time to start rooting for Kyrgios because the more he plays, the more chances he will get to serve out some aces. He beat Mischa Zverev on Wednesday to set up a quarterfinal showdown with Steve Darcis.