Anderson adds a good cause to his great play in London

Published November 13, 2018

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Kevin Anderson has had a dream debut at the ATP Finals so far. The South African is a perfect 2-0 with wins over Dominic Thiem and Kei Nishikori, both in straight sets.

His win over Thiem marked his first career match at the year-end championships in London, but his win over Nishikori was more impressive as it went 6-0, 6-1 in favor of Anderson. The match took just over an hour.

K. Anderson (Rsa) Vs K. Nishikori (Jpn) Round Robin Highlights 18 Atp Finals

Nishikori had just beaten the remaining member of the Group Lleyton Hewitt, Roger Federer, for the first time in over four years.

The world No. 6-ranked Anderson is joined in London by his mom and his wife, Kelsey, who shared an inside look at the private locker rooms each player gets to feel cozy in.

What does @KAndersonATP always take with him on the road? 🎶

His wife, @KelseyOAnderson, has the exclusive locker room tour#NittoATPFinals #ATP pic.twitter.com/eVNj9kKbJ0
— ATP Tour (@atptour) November 13, 2018

The Andersons also shared some charitable news as they will donate $100 to support firefighting efforts in California.

I spoke to @KAndersonATP & we are going to donate $100 for every ace he hits at today’s #NittoATPFinals match to the @LAFD to support their firefighting efforts. Our hearts are breaking for everyone who has lost so much already. Stay strong California 🙏 https://t.co/ds4xHWHOVd
— Kelsey Anderson (@KelseyOAnderson) November 13, 2018

Kevin Anderson is one of the biggest servers on tour—he hit 10 aces against Nishikori.

A great cause 👊

Well played, @KAndersonATP 👏#NittoATPFinals pic.twitter.com/jRuh2JAFgs
— ATP Tour (@atptour) November 13, 2018

The 32-year-old still has Federer left to face on Thursday, but is poised to advance to the semifinal stage.

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