Introduction
About Desert smash
Desert Smash is an annual charity celebrity tennis event that has been bringing together Hollywood stars and professional tennis players since its inception in 2004. Held at the luxurious La Quinta Resort & Club, this high-energy event raises significant funds for various charitable causes, combining competitive matches with entertainment and VIP experiences. Over the years, Desert Smash has grown into a premier philanthropic event, drawing attention from media, brands, and fans worldwide while raising millions for impactful organizations. Sign up for event updates for the next Desert Smash!
For 22 years now, we have brought together Hollywood and Pro Tennis for charity- and we were thrilled that our 2026 event benefited the USTA Foundation! The USTA Foundation brings tennis, education and mentorship together to prepare young people from under-resourced communities for all the challenges life serves up—on and off the court. The USTA Foundation reaches more than 170,000 young people annually with its life-changing programs.
Qinwen Zheng
Novak Djokovic
Victoria Azarenka
Iva Jovic
Kevin Hart & Will Ferrell
Justin Bieber
Will Ferrell
Genie Bouchard
Kevin Hart & Justin Bieber
Will Ferrell & Kevin Hart
John Isner
Aryna Sabalenka
Alexander Zverev & Emma Raducanu
Emma Raducanu, Victroria Azarenka, Jose Higueras, Casper Ruud, Alexander Zverev
Genie Bouchard, Justin Bieber, Billy Bush, Kit Hoover
Alexander Zverev
Ryan Macaulay & Charlize Theron
Yvonne Orji
Donna Vekic
Ons Jabeur
Red Foo
Gavin Rossdale
Hubert Hurkacz
Elena Rybakina
DJ Mustard
Casper Ruud
Frances Tiafoe
Novak Djokovic
Victoria Azarenka
Victoria Mboko
Victoria Azarenka & Aga Radwanska
Felix Auger-Aliassime
P!NK
Marta Kostyuk
Sean Penn
Richard Gasquet
Jack Sock
P!NK
Robin Thicke
Robin Thicke, Vika, P!NK, Grigor Dimitrov
Casper Ruud
JB Smooth & Brett Haber
Frances Tiafoe
Boris Kodjoe, Auction Winner, Mike Bryan, Bob Bryan, Auction Winner, Jon Hamm, Ryan Macaulay
Jon Hamm
Red Foo
Randy Jackson
Marcia Gay Harden & Boris Kodjoe
Alexander Zverev and P!nk
Boris Kodjoe
Mike Bryan
Boris Kodjoe/Mike Bryan
Lisa Leslie
Pete Wentz
Lance Bass
Victoria Azarenka, Lisa Leslie, and Friends
Novak Djokovic
Serena Williams, Bob Sinclar, Victoria Azarenka
Holger Rune
Charlize Theron
Alex De Minaur
Natasha Bedingfield, Colton Haynes
Cheri Oteri
Serena Williams & Brett Haber
Serena Williams, Auction Winner, Boris Kodjoe, Colton Haynes, Victoria Azarenka
Boris Kodjoe, Luis Guzmán
Wanda Sykes
Serena Williams
Victoria Azarenka
Matteo Berrettini
Naomi Osaka
Rebel Wilson
Jon Lovitz
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Founder
Ryan Macaulay
Ryan Macaulay is the Founding Partner of Epic Sports & Entertainment and creator of Desert Smash, the world’s most recognized charity celebrity tennis event. For over two decades, he’s been uniting sports, entertainment, and philanthropy to deliver unforgettable experiences that captivate audiences, elevate brands, and drive meaningful charitable impact.
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The Annual Desert Smash is a charity celebrity tennis event where Hollywood and professional tennis collides. For 20 Years, Desert Smash has been the preeminent celebrity charity tennis event, bringing the biggest names in Hollywood, Music & Pro Tennis together to battle on-court for a good cause.
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