MAVRIXPHOTO.COM Anna Kournikova plays in the Advanta WTT Smash Hits at Kennesaw State University. Andy Roddick led Team Elton John to a 23-16 victory over Team Billie Jean in tournament. The event, co-hosted by Elton John and Billie Jean King, raised $400,000 for HIV/AIDS charities. Other participants in the event included Andy Roddick, Martina Navratilova, Jesse Levine and Melanie Oudin. At a pre-match reception, more than $171,000 of the event’s total was raised as King, John and the players participated in a live auction. The top items were two Wimbledon packages with Billie Jean King’s personal Center Court seats which sold for $21,000 each. Other top draws included John’s autographed piano bench and a Super Bowl package. Andy Roddick wrapped up the auction with a winning $17,000 bid for artwork created by Martina Navratilova. Roddick also auctioned off a one-hour session with the lucky winning bidder. Atlanta, GA. 10/12/08.
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