The Break: Nadal raises funds for COVID-19 relief

Each week, The Break recaps some of the biggest off-court news stories that you need to know.

1

Rafa's Relief

Since starting up his efforts in March with NBA player Pau Gasol, Rafael Nadal has raised $16 million for COVID-19 relief.

"What least worries me today is tennis," Nadal said. "This is a very serious thing that goes on a long time and so many people are suffering."

2

Serena Saturday's

Serena Williams hosts a “Serena Saturday” each week to talk fashion, but this Saturday was a little different when asked her husband Alexis Ohanian to join her. The co-founder of Reddit explained at length why he stepped down from the Reddit board to make room for a black candidate.

3

Coco Mania

Coco Gauff is continuing to use her platform to spread the message for racial justice and equality. Just 16 years old, Gauff has been impressing off the court just as much as she has on it.

4

US Open Debates

Players like Simona Halelp, Nadal, Ashleigh Barty, Novak Djokovic are not happy about the US Open’s tentative plans to host a safe Grand Slam without fans, barring large teams and adding many more stringent measures.

Lower ranked players like Danielle Collins and Dan Evans disagree.

"Not everyone is traveling with physios and trainers like Novak said," Evans said. "So I think the argument there is not really valid for the rest of the draw."

Stay tuned for more from The Break next week.