Renowned footballer Ronaldo has made a surprising revelation at the Mouratoglou Annual Charity Gala on the French Riviera, expressing his newfound passion for tennis. During the glamorous fundraiser supporting the Mouratoglou Academy, Ronaldo generously contributed 30,000 euros towards a tennis racket used by Coco Gauff in her victorious performance at the 2023 US Open, autographed by Gauff herself.
Reports indicate that Ronaldo has been training with coach Patrick Mouratoglou, who heads the academy, reaffirming his dedication to the sport. His growing adoration for tennis was evident as he expressed his preference for the sport over football. Ronaldo confessed, “I love everything about tennis. I think about tennis more than football. It’s unbelievable. I cannot watch whole football matches, I think it is too boring. Five hours watching tennis? I can. It’s too crazy…I train three times a week. I’m very competitive, I want to get better every day. But my backhand, oh my God…I think it is the only thing Patrick (Mouratoglou) cannot fix.”
The prestigious event was graced by the presence of model Mary Vitinaros, former boxing champion Mike Tyson, and actors Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker. Over the past decade, the annual gala has raised over five million euros in support of the academy’s initiatives.
Ronaldo’s transition to a new sporting passion has undeniably caused a stir in the world of athleticism, and his participation in the Mouratoglou Annual Charity Gala has undoubtedly drawn more attention to the academy’s noble cause. His commitment to tennis is poised to not only elevate the sport’s profile but also contribute to the development of young tennis players.