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Home of Newport NJTL named in honor of Chris Evert

Chris Evert speaks at the International Hall of Fame at the unveiling of the Chris Evert Learning Center.

Jul 22, 2024 11:00 AM

TeamFAME, the NJTL program managed by the International Tennis Hall of Fame, has named its headquarters in Newport, R.I. in honor of USTA Foundation chairperson Chris Evert. Read More

Excellence Team alumna Robin Montgomery makes Wimbledon debut, earns first Grand Slam main-draw win

Robin Montgomery in action at Wimbledon.

Jul 08, 2024 01:00 PM

Wimbledon saw a milestone achieved by USTA Foundation Excellence Program alumna Robin Montgomery, as she earned her first career Grand Slam main-draw match win. Read More

Andy Roddick to be honored by USTA Foundation at 2024 US Open

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Jun 25, 2024 10:00 AM

2003 US Open champion Andy Roddick will be honored with the USTA Foundation's Serving Up Dreams Award at its annual Opening Night Gala at the 2024 US Open, an award which recognizes an individual or group who embodies spirit of the mission of the USTA Foundation. Read More

Chris Evert: 'The USTA Foundation is about so much more than hitting a ball'

Chris Evert at the 2023 USTA Foundation Opening Night Gala at the US Open.

Jun 18, 2024 10:00 AM

In celebration of the USTA Foundation's 30th anniversary, read a note from our chairperson, Chris Evert, about what the mission of the Foundation means to her personally. Read More

USTA Foundation to celebrate 30th anniversary with bold commitment to youth

Jun 18, 2024 10:00 AM

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the USTA Foundation plans to raise $30 million to help support the NJTL network, grow participation, and develop the next generation of leaders on and off the tennis court through its new 30-All Campaign. Read More

Stan Smith surprises L.A. youth to celebrate 'Who Is Stan Smith?' film premiere

May 06, 2024 09:00 AM

The USTA Foundation joined with tennis and cultural icon Stan Smith to surprise L.A. youth ahead of theatrical release of "Who Is Stan Smith?" documentary. Read More

'Who is Stan Smith?' documentary to benefit USTA Foundation

May 01, 2024 10:00 AM

A new biopic that chronicles the former world No. 1's life beyond his iconic sneaker has partnered with the USTA Foundation as its official charity beneficiary Read More

Maryland's Junior Tennis Champions Center named 2024 NJTL of the Year

Apr 17, 2024 12:00 PM

For 25 years, JTCC has helped grow the sport of tennis by providing a comprehensive tennis pathway for players of all abilities that emphasizes excellence on the tennis court, in the classroom, and in the community. Read More

Charlie Pasarell, NJTL co-founder, honored with 2024 NJTL Founders' Service Award

Apr 17, 2024 12:00 PM

More than 50 years ago, Charlie Pasarell teamed with Arthur Ashe and Sheridan Snyder to launch the National Junior Tennis and Learning Network to bring tennis to under-resourced kids. Now, he's been honored with the NJTL Founders' Award for his service to the sport. Read More

Frances Tiafoe presents $50,000 check to JTCC from Frances Tiafoe Fund

Frances Tiafoe presenting a check to JTCC with USTA Foundation CEO Ginny Ehrlich.

Apr 11, 2024 12:30 PM

Frances Tiafoe returned home to College Park, Md. this week to present his hometown training center, the Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park, Md., with a $50,000 check from his eponymous charitable fund with the USTA Foundation that will support JTCC programming. Read More