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WKMG-TV in Orlando highlights Posh Rock Tennis NJTL chapter

Mar 03, 2022 05:00 PM

Brothers John and Albert Richards grew up in the U.S. Virgin Islands and formed Posh Rock Tennis to make the sport more accessible. Read More

Zina Garrison Tennis Academy celebrates 30 years of service to Texas

Feb 28, 2022 03:00 PM

Since retiring from tennis, Zina Garrison has used her namesake National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) chapter to give back to the youth of Houston. Read More

Marc Atkinson on Black History Month, gratitude and mentorship

Feb 21, 2022 12:00 PM

As Director of Tennis at the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation, Marc Atkinson has a profound influence on the next generation of young tennis players. Hear his first-person story on usta.com in celebration of Black History Month. Read More

John Borden on Black History Month and his hopes for the future

Feb 10, 2022 01:00 PM

As a junior in high school, John Borden got his first coaching position at an NJTL, and he's remained involved in the network ever since. Read the first-person story of the president and CEO of the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation in Washington, D.C. on usta.com in celebration of Black History Month. Read More

Continued commitment and growth highlights USTA Foundation efforts in 2021

Jan 31, 2022 01:00 PM

2021 was a year of growth for the USTA Foundation, as 35 new chapters were added to the National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) network and more than $10 million was raised in support of the Rally for the Future campaign. Read More

Clervie Ngounoue wins first junior Grand Slam at Australian Open

Clervie Ngounoue (left) and Diana Shnaider with the Australian Open girls' doubles trophy.

Jan 28, 2022 08:00 AM

Ngounoue and her Russian partner Diana Shnaider won the junior girls' doubles title at Melbourne Park. Read More

Clervie Ngounoue reaches first junior Grand Slam final in Australia

Clervie Ngounoue in action during the 2021 Orange Bowl at the Veltri Tennis Center in Plantation, Florida.

Jan 27, 2022 03:00 PM

The USTA Foundation Excellence Team product will play for the girls' doubles title at the Australian Open. Read More

Chris Evert opens up about her stage 1C ovarian cancer diagnosis

Jan 15, 2022 01:00 PM

The USTA Foundation chairperson revealed her diagnosis in an article co-written by broadcaster and friend Chris McKendry, also saying: "I wanted to share my ... diagnosis and the story behind it as a way to help others." Read More

Sportsmen's Tennis & Enrichment Center named 2021 NJTL Chapter of the Year

Dec 09, 2021 02:00 PM

The Sportsmen’s Tennis & Enrichment Center of Boston was honored with the USTA’s National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) Chapter of the Year Award at the USTA’s 2021 Celebration of Community Champions live-stream event. Read More

USTA Foundation, Warner Bros. celebrate 'King Richard' with community events

Nov 10, 2021 01:00 PM

National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) youth across the country are invited to attend advanced screenings of the movie, while stars Will Smith, Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton will host a community event at XS Tennis in Chicago. Read More