US EditionCourt of Dreams gives people with disabilities an opportunity to play tennis at US Open
The Court of Dreams clinic, in partnership with USTA and Beautiful Lives Project, doubled participation to about 100 people with disabilities learning tennis skills in a supportive environment.
- The Beautiful Lives Project hosted the third annual Court of Dreams tennis clinic on September 6, 2025, in Flushing, Queens, for children and adults with disabilities.
- The event grew from the project’s 2017 founding by Bryce Weiler and Anthony Iacovone, who aimed to create opportunities and friendships for people with disabilities.
- Participants learned tennis basics like volleying and backhands through a USTA partnership, with families noting improvements in motor skills and task follow-through.
- Executive director Tony Gionfriddo noted that the players are improving noticeably with every shot, and attendance this year doubled to approximately 100 participants, up from 50 the previous year.
- The clinic’s growth suggests increasing access to sports for people with disabilities, fulfilling Weiler’s goal to provide life-changing opportunities.
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Court of Dreams gives people with disabilities an opportunity to play tennis at US Open
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