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From New York to UCF: Catching up with NJTL ace Jabeiro Brown

Jabeiro Brown and his mentor Pat Geraghty. Photo courtesy of the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation.

Sep 21, 2020 11:00 AM

Two years ago, Jabeiro Brown was selected as the boys’ winner in the 18-and-under division in the 20th annual NJTL Essay Contest presented by Deloitte. USTAFoundaton.com caught up with him to see how the lessons her learned as an NJTL student-athlete still stay with him today. Read More

2020 NJTL Essay Grant recipients announced

This year's grant recipients will be celebrated in a virtual ceremony.

Sep 14, 2020 03:30 PM

Ten young people ages 10 to 18 from National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) chapters around the country have been selected as this year’s recipients of the NJTL Essay Grant. Read More

US Open's Black Lives to the Front artwork to be auctioned in support of 'Rally to Rebuild'

Black Lives Matter art installation on the seats of Arthur Ashe Stadium at the 2020 US Open.

Sep 11, 2020 03:00 PM

Beginning today, these pieces are now up for charitable auction benefitting both the USTA Foundation's "Rally to Rebuild" campaign and each artist's charity of choice. Read More

USTA Foundation teaming up with Jersey Mike's to support 'Rally to Rebuild' campaign

Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike's Founder and CEO, announced Jersey Mike's September 4th celebration of the USTA Foundation.

Sep 10, 2020 10:00 AM

It’s taken a community effort to support the 'Rally to Rebuild' campaign, the USTA Foundation family is teaming up with Jersey Mike’s Subs to recognize the massive success of the fundraising efforts so far. Read More

USTA Foundation raises over $5 million for Rally to Rebuild campaign in support of NJTL network

Aug 31, 2020 09:00 PM

The national philanthropic arm of the USTA announced at a virtual gala on Monday night that it has raised more than $5 million for its 'Rally to Rebuild' campaign in support of its National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) network. Read More

40 Love Foundation's work showcased on Opening Night at 2020 US Open

Aug 31, 2020 03:00 PM

Doris Obih has spent much of the past five years injecting a renewed vitality into the sport of tennis in the city of Inglewood, Calif., and on Monday night at the 2020 US Open, some of the results of her hard work with her NJTL chapter will be on full display for an international audience. Read More

Excellence Program standout Robin Montgomery set for US Open debut

Robin Montgomery in action in qualifying at the 2020 Western & Southern Open.

Aug 31, 2020 08:00 AM

USTA Foundation Excellence Program participant Robin Montgomery and her junior Fed Cup teammate Katrina Scott are set for a special Grand Slam debut at the 2020 US Open. Read More

USTA Foundation NJTL roundtable pays tribute to Arthur Ashe's legacy

Arthur Ashe won the US Open in 1968 and co-founded the NJTL network in 1969.

Aug 30, 2020 04:00 PM

In 1969, US Open champion Arthur Ashe co-founded the National Junior and Tennis Learning Network (NJTL) alongside Charlie Pasarell and Sheridan Snyder with the intention of using tennis to teach young people life lessons. More than five decades later, the network's participants are among those stepping up as vocal young voices for change. Read More

James Blake, Frances Tiafoe and Venus Williams to discuss social justice with USTA Foundation youth ahead of 2020 US Open

Aug 26, 2020 01:00 PM

The USTA Foundation is using its network to help spread a message of inclusion, equity and social justice ahead of the 2020 US Open. Read More

MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation serves up more than tennis lessons

Aug 24, 2020 12:00 PM

For over 20 years, the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation, established by its namesake former Wimbledon finalist, has been helping under-resourced youth in Jacksonville, Fla., reach their dreams, and their work was spotlighted as a part of the "Be Open" campaign for the 2020 US Open. Read More