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Spotlight: Richard Ader

Jul 27, 2017 09:28 AM

Despite not coming to tennis until after he graduated college, Richard Ader quickly became an avid player and, later, a strong advocate for the work of the USTA Foundation. He started an NJTL chapter in Vermont and currently serves on the Foundation’s board of directors. Read More

High school seniors awarded $300,000 in college scholarships

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Jul 26, 2017 10:34 AM

Dozens of deserving high school seniors have been awarded a combined $300,000 to follow their college dreams in the latest round of scholarships awarded by the USTA Foundation. Read More

USTA Foundation lands prestigious award

Jul 12, 2017 03:15 PM

The charitable arm of the USTA has been serving up dreams to under-resourced youth for more than two decades. Now, it has been recognized for its philanthropic endeavors with a prestigious award that will allow it to impact even more disadvantaged youngsters across the United States. Read More

Chase donates $100,000 to exceptional NJTL chapters

Jul 12, 2017 02:26 PM

For the fourth consecutive year, Chase has committed $100,000 to support the sport of tennis through the USTA’s tennis and educational initiatives. Read More

Tennis helped teenager Mukasa find his sense of belonging

Jun 13, 2017 12:02 PM

Tennis is many things to many people. For Mukasa Ricketts, it’s more than just a sport – it’s part of his identity. Through tennis, he found a both sense of worth and the determination to believe that anything is possible. Read More

Spotlight: Amy K. Smith

Jun 06, 2017 01:31 PM

The USTA Foundation spoke with Amy K. Smith about her background in tennis and community service. Read More

Tennis and education wins at 2017 World Tennis Day

Mar 20, 2017 12:36 PM

The USTA Foundation, the official charity of the BNP Paribas Showdown, raised more than $130,000 during its annual fundraiser associated with this year's event. The money goes to support tennis and education programs throughout the country. Read More

Foundation scholarship recipient Ling setting his sights high

Mar 15, 2017 12:27 PM

Described by his coaches and teachers as one of the most inspirational students they know, Jinjie Ling has lofty goals – goals that may only be topped by his relentless drive to give back to the community and his ambition to succeed. Read More

USTA Foundation surpasses $25 million in giving

Mar 06, 2017 04:58 PM

The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the USTA, surpassed $25 million in total giving last year. That includes $2.8 million in grants and scholarships awarded during the 2016 calendar year, with more than $1.1 million granted to 61 tennis and education programs nationwide. Read More

Celebrity Council members Evert, Roberts, Bennett praise work of USTA Foundation

Mar 06, 2017 01:53 PM

Chris Evert, Tony Bennett and Robin Roberts are the latest members of the USTA Foundation's Celebrity Council. We caught up with them to ask about the vital work the Foundation does to help under-resourced youth and serve up dreams to those in need. Read More