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USTA Foundation named official charity of BNP Paribas Showdown

Dec 15, 2016 04:19 PM

The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the USTA, is the official charity of the BNP Paribas Showdown for the fourth consecutive year, and it will use the World Tennis Day event to raise both awareness of its programs and the funds needed to support them. Read More

West Coast Pro-Am a smashing success

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Nov 07, 2016 01:56 PM

Supporters joined an all-star lineup of tennis pros, legends of the game and celebrities to raise more than $150,000 to support the work of the USTA Foundation. The event was hosted by Foundation chairman and former world No. 4 James Blake. Read More

Veterans, service members honored on Military Appreciation Day

Sep 05, 2016 01:13 PM

Service members and veterans shared center stage with the best tennis players in the world Monday at the fifth annual Military Appreciation Day. Read More

Wounded veterans rediscovering themselves through tennis

Sep 05, 2016 12:28 PM

For a trio of Air Force veterans who served their country in Iraq and Afghanistan, the US Open is more than just a tennis tournament. Read More

Opening Night Gala raises $1 million for under-resourced youth

Aug 29, 2016 11:58 AM

The US Open got underway Monday, highlighted by a stacked schedule of matches around the grounds and an Opening Night Gala that was full of the glitz and glamor you’ve come to expect from New York City. Read More

Arthur Ashe Kids' Day an ace on and off the court

Aug 27, 2016 11:33 AM

The US Open main draw begins on Monday, but there was plenty of action on and off the courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Saturday as kids of all ages and skill levels enjoyed a successful Arthur Ashe Kids' Day. Read More

USTA Foundation, CT Alliance team to host Pro-Am and Gala

Aug 25, 2016 02:44 PM

The USTA Foundation is teaming with the Connecticut Alliance for Tennis and Education to celebrate how tennis and education can leave a lasting impact on those in need. Read More

ACEing Autism clinic brings awareness, opportunities at US Open

Aug 24, 2016 01:00 PM

Children from across the New York area got to practice like the pros as part of a partnership between the USTA Foundation and nonprofit community-based organization ACEing Autism. Read More

Althea's legacy lives on among youngsters

Aug 24, 2016 12:28 PM

A group of 10 players were chosen from a pool of more than 2,800 entrants after being asked to pen an essay about how lessons learned on the tennis court can help development and character off it. Read More

NJTL product thrives as Davis Cup ballperson

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Aug 22, 2016 03:12 PM

Star tennis players from Croatia and the United States faced off in the Davis Cup quarterfinals at Tualatin Hills Tennis Center in Portland, Ore., in July, bringing with them plenty of fanfare. One young NJTL student got closer to the action than just about anybody. Read More