I mean, I feel like it’s really the least I can do,” said U.S. Open finalist Fritz, who was born in Rancho Santa Fe, California, and still is based in the state.

Taylor Fritz pledged to give away the entirety of his Australian Open first-round winnings to help Los Angeles fire relief efforts, having breezed into the third round. Speaking after he defeated Chilean qualifier Cristian Garin 6-2, 6-1, 6-0, Fritz revealed that he would be financially supporting those in need back home.

American world number four Taylor Fritz said Thursday he will donate his $82,000 first-round prize money from the Australian Open to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires, calling the devastation "insane".