Melbourne: Serena Williams has turned her punishment into a charitable opportunity by launching an online auction of her personal clothing and memorabilia in order to raise $92,000 for Haiti earthquake victims, as well as schools and charities.

The target equals Williams total fine for her profanity-laced outburst at a lineswoman during her semi-final loss to Kim Clijsters at the US Open in September.

Williams’ eBay auction began on Monday with items including an autographed pair of sneakers that she wore in her championship run at the Australian Open last year, her 2008 Olympic team dress and a Phoenix Suns jersey signed by Steve Nash.

She announced the auction in December, shortly after she was fined a record $82,500 by the Grand Slam tournament for her profanity-laced outburst at a lineswoman during her semi-final loss to Kim Clijsters at the US Open in September. She also paid a $10,000 penalty to the US Tennis Association.

The auction will run for 92 days, with new items up for sale each week.