USTA, ATA announce diversity plan to increase Black representation

Tennis centre recognised with inclusivity award at LTA Tennis Awards

Portsmouth Tennis Centre claimed the award for their work providing inclusive tennis sessions.

USTA, ATA announce diversity plan to increase Black representation

Tennis has faced criticism for its overwhelmingly white professional ranks, with only two Black men ever hoisting a major trophy, as top Black players face harassment even at the sport’s top level.

USTA, ATA partner on new diversity initiative

The USTA and American Tennis Association on Monday announced a new initiative to expand diversity in tennis, with a focus on increasing Black representation in the sport.

USTA, ATA Announce Partnership - World Tennis Magazine

After years of successful collaboration, the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA) and the American Tennis Association (ATA) announce a new initiative reflecting their shared mission to grow participation, retention, and leadership opportunities among diverse communities in tennis. The pillars of this new initiative include increasing Black representation in tennis, a mentorship program developing pipelines of diverse professional…

The American Tennis Federation and ATA, an African-American sports organization, announced on Monday a partnership to increase the representation of black people in tennis, players as coaches.