The year 2015 marked an unforgettable moment in Serena Williams‘ career as she stepped back on the Indian Wells courts. While the tennis star had kept herself out of the tour since 2001, fans’ excitement knew no bounds upon hearing of her return. Along with her participation in Indian Wells, the legend also played an influential role for Kevin Hart as she filled him up with enthusiasm to hit the ball.

Back in 2015, the annual Desert Smash event was graced by the presence of the Jumanji actor. While the celebrity picked the tennis racket with distant guidance from Serena, he set the court on fire with his performance. How? By trying got imitate the Queen of the court!

Hart, who enjoyed the event to the fullest with famous tennis stars and Justin Bieber alongside, took to social media to express his feelings about the experience. “I had a great time at the Desert Smash Charity tennis event. Take a look as I try to pull off my best Serena Williams impression. I think I’m gonna turn pro next year..,” Kevin wrote in his social media post that also featured a video of him playing in the Desert Smash.

Desert Smash takes place every year just before the Indian Wells. The event, besides working on its core aim of supporting social causes, also brings entertainment for the fans as it invites both tennis players as well as famous celebrities. As it invited Kevin Hart to be a part of the program back in 2015, the famous actor unleashed his perfect mix of humor and action on the court, as he received guidance from none other than Serena Williams.

This memorable incident not only marked an amazing collaboration between the tennis legend and the comedian but also added an unforgettable chapter in the story of the Desert Smash, which keeps on bringing people together for a noble cause.

Charlize Theron to experience her share of sporting this year

As the amazing story of the annual Desert Smash continues, it is set to celebrate its 20 years of success with none other than Charlize Theron as the host. The actress, who is known for her jaw-dropping action in famous movies like Mad Max: Fury Road and Atomic Blonde, will be stepping on the tennis court this year.


While Theron’s participation in the event is confirmed, she will be backed by top-ranked ATP and WTA stars including Victoria Azarenka, Casper Ruud, Stan Wawrinka, Nick Kyrgios, and several others. The action is set to add new moments to the story, and the fun is just about to begin for the tennis fandom!