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USTA Foundation launches 'Serve & Connect' initiative

Feb 15, 2018 11:23 AM

The USTA Foundation has launched "Serve & Connect," a new initiative that partners eight National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) chapters across the country with local law enforcement to build positive police-youth relationships through tennis. Read More

Q&A: USTA Foundation President Thomas Chen

Dec 08, 2017 10:51 AM

USTA Foundation President Thomas Chen discusses his role with the Foundation, his passion for advocacy and tennis, and how you can help serve up dreams to under-resourced children across the U.S. Read More

Teenager Li benefiting from Jimmy Evert Memorial Scholarship

Dec 04, 2017 02:08 PM

The 2017 season turned out to be a banner year for rising American Ann Li, who was one of the first recipients of the Jimmy Evert Memorial Scholarship. Read More

Rally For a Cause!

Oct 19, 2017 03:36 PM

The Reston Tennis Association recently hosted an tennis event to support the good work that the USTA Foundation does through the National Junior Tennis & Learning Network. Read More

A True Role Model: Robin Montgomery

Oct 19, 2017 10:50 AM

Robin Montgomery, an USTA Foundation Excellence Team participant, is proof that tennis and education are a winning combination. Read More

Wilson “Ultra Aces” Making an Impact

Oct 19, 2017 10:38 AM

During the 2017 US Open, Wilson partnered with the USTA Foundation and launched the “Ultra Aces” program. Read More

Jimmy Evert Merit Scholarship enters second year

Oct 17, 2017 10:16 AM

The Jimmy Evert Merit Scholarship awarded thousands of dollars to deserving under-resourced youngsters last year. Now it hopes to have an even bigger impact in developing America’s next group of champions on and off the court. Read More

Spotlight: Missie Rennie

Oct 12, 2017 02:58 PM

Missie Rennie is a Director at Large on the USTA Foundation’s Board of Directors. She has spent more than a decade on the Board, including on the Grants Committee and Nominations and Governance Committee. Read More

Opening Night Gala raises $1.1 million

Sep 22, 2017 11:55 AM

Young players across the U.S. will have more opportunities to harness the power of tennis and education than ever before following another successful US Open Opening Night Gala. The USTA Foundation raised more than $1.1 million to continue its mission and support programming at NJTLs across the country. Read More

Winners selected in 2017 NJTL National Essay Contest

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Aug 10, 2017 08:53 AM

Ten young tennis players from across the U.S. will get the VIP experience at the US Open later this month after winning the USTA Foundation’s 2017 NJTL National Essay Contest. Read More