Elton John, tennis legends stage Atlanta tennis event to fight AI

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Elton John, tennis legends stage Atlanta tennis event to fight AI

Elton John teamed up with tennis legends Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova in Atlanta for a tennis exhibition fund-raiser to fight AIDS. Also on hand were tennis stars Andy Roddick, Anna Kournikova, Jesse Levine and Melanie Oudin.

Hosts tennis legend Billie Jean King and music legend Sir Elton John are introduced onto the court during the Advanta World Team Tennis Smash Hits event at Kennesaw State University. The fund-raiser benefitted the Elton John AIDS Foundation Elton John Aids Foundation and Atlanta Aids Partnership Fund.

Elton John jokes with audience members during the Advanta WTT Smash Hits tennis event at Kennesaw State University.

Martina Navratilova congratulates Melanie Oudin (right), 17, of Marietta after Oudin won a singles match-up against Navratilova during the Advanta WTT Smash Hits tennis event. Oudin is the top ranked American junior player and No. 2 in the world.

Anna Kournikova serves past doubles partner Andy Roddick during a mixed doubles match at the Advanta WTT Smash Hits tennis event.

Fans in the stands show their love of Anna Kournikova during the Advanta WTT Smash Hits tennis event.

Tennis players Martina Navratilova (left) and Anna Kournikova hold a painting titled "Sweetspots II" created by Navratilova and artist Juraj Kralik at the live auction segment of the Advanta WTT Smash Hits event. The event featured a silent auction, live auction and tennis matches.

As tennis legend Martina Navratilova (left) sits by, tennis star Andy Roddick and Elton John share a laugh during the live auction segment of the Advanta WTT Smash Hits.

Andy Roddick hits a backhand during the Advanta WTT Smash Hits tennis event at Kennesaw State University.

Lori Bertman of Baton Rouge, La., wins a $15,000 bid for a one-hour hitting session with tennis pro Andy Roddick at the Advanta WTT Smash Hits tennis event. Bertman made the bid after Roddick promised to give "the full monty" while conducting the hitting session.

Andy Roddick and Elton John celebrate winning a point during a doubles match at the Advanta WTT Smash Hits tennis event.

Andy Roddick (left) and Jesse Levine entertain fans with a singles match during the Advanta WTT Smash Hits tennis event.

Melanie Oudin, 17, of Marietta takes on Martina Navratilova in a singles match during the Advanta WTT Smash Hits tennis event at Kennesaw State University. Oudin is the top ranked American junior player and No. 2 in the world.

Andy Roddick prepares for a baseline forehand during a singles match against Jesse Levine at the Advanta WTT Smash Hits tennis event. The event was hosted by tennis legend Billie Jean King and music legend Sir Elton John to benefit The Elton John Aids Foundation and Atlanta Aids Partnership Fund.

Martina Navratilova hits a serve during the Advanta WTT Smash Hits tennis event in an exhibition match against Melanie Oudin of Marietta, the top ranked American junior player and No. 2 in the world.

Martina Navratilova celebrates winning a point with partner Jesse Levine during a mixed doubles match af the Advanta WTT Smash Hits tennis event at Kennesaw State University.

Martina Navratilova (left) and Billie Jean King cheer on Jesse Levine for team Billie Jean King during a singles match against Andy Roddick.

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Hosts tennis legend Billie Jean King and music legend Sir Elton John are introduced onto the court during the Advanta World Team Tennis Smash Hits event at Kennesaw State University. The fund-raiser benefitted the Elton John AIDS Foundation Elton John Aids Foundation and Atlanta Aids Partnership Fund.

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