Coach of the NBA team Brooklyn Nets will play a charity tennis match against retired soccer player Landon Donovan at the Barnes Tennis Center. Nash and Donovon play in the USTA league in Southern California.

The friendly tennis match will precede the marquee matches at the Barnes Tennis Center, which is hosting the San Diego Open. Top players including Andrey Rublev, Hubert Hurkacz, and Taylor Fritz.

The proceeds from the charity tennis match will benefit Rady’s Children’s Hospital. Tickets for the event start at $55.

Steve Nash, who is Canadian is a two-time MVP and an eight-time NBA All-Star. He played in the NBA for almost 20 years and spent his peak years playing for the Phoenix Suns.

Landon Donovan is regarded as one of America’s best soccer players. He represented the US in 157 games. He holds several records in Major League Soccer (MLS).

Kwon Soon-woo won his first ATP title at the Astana Open beating James Duckworth in straight sets, 7-6 (8-6), 6-3. Soon-woo is only the second South Korean to win an ATP title. Lee Hyung-taik won an ATP title in 2003 – almost 18 years ago.

Kwon Soon-woo had a good year in 2021. He reached the semifinals at Eastbourne International on grass and reached two semifinals at two tournaments – Singapore Open and Andalucia Open. He also reached the third round at the French Open – his best result at a grand slam so far in his career.  He has represented South Korea in Davis Cup and at the Olympics.

With his first title, Soon-woo will improve his career-best ranking of world number 69 he reached in March 2020.