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Black History Month

USTA.com celebrates Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and USTA.com celebrates by looking at the impact and achievements of African Americans in our great sport of tennis.

Photos

Players throughout history

Check out USTA.com's Black History Month photo gallery, featuring tennis greats Althea Gibson, Arthur Ashe, James Blake, Venus and Serena Williams, as well as rising stars Sloane Stephens, Taylor Townsend, Francis Tiafoe and more.

First Lady Michelle Obama visits the 2011 US Open

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First Lady Michelle Obama started playing tennis after she finished Harvard Law School but had always wanted to attend the US Open. She was finally able to make it to the event for the very first time in 2011.

Court 3K celebrated in Atlanta

The USTA celebrated the refurbishment and creation of a record 3,000 tennis courts in 2011 at Grove Park in Atlanta, Ga.

Videos

2012 Australian Open: Taylor Townsend Interview

Rising star Taylor Townsend talks about sweeping the girls' singles and doubles titles at the 2012 Australian Open.

2012 Australian Open: Sloane Stephens Interview

Sloane Stephens talks with USTA.com special correspondent Craig Gabriel following her close second-round loss to Grand Slam champion Svetlana Kuznetsova at the 2012 Australian Open.

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Black History Month Q&A: Maurice Cheeks, NBA Legend & Tennis Fanatic

Feb 24, 2012 01:58 PM

USTA.com’s celebration of Black History Month extends beyond the baseline and onto the basketball court, as we caught up with four-time National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Maurice Cheeks about both his hoops career and his other sports obsession: Professional tennis. Read More

Teen sensation Jeukeng makes a name for herself on pro circuit

Feb 16, 2012 02:17 PM

Fifteen-year-old Anne-Liz Jeukeng, one of the promising American stars competing on the USTA Pro Circuit, talks about her first full year of competing at the pro level, her goals for the year and more. Read More

Arthur Ashe provides inspiration to ITF Seniors competitor Jackson

Feb 16, 2012 10:32 AM

For Maurice Jackson, a retired probation officer playing at the 2012 ITF Seniors World Championships in San Diego, Arthur Ashe was the ultimate tennis idol. Read More

Moulton-Levy enjoys success as doubles specialist

Feb 15, 2012 01:39 PM

Megan Moulton-Levy, one of the top-10 ranked doubles players in the U.S., talks about her doubles partnership with Lindsay Lee-Waters, competing against the top doubles teams in the world and much more in this Q&A with USTA.com. Read More

College Spotlight: Robin Anderson, UCLA

Feb 14, 2012 01:09 PM

UCLA freshman Robin Anderson recently answered questions for USTA.com about the differences between junior and college tennis, the biggest influence in her tennis career, her goals for herself and her team this season and more. Read More

Rising star Keys adjusts to life on tour

Feb 13, 2012 02:50 PM

Rising star Madison Keys talks about what life has been like for her competing on the pro tour, her goals for the year and much more in this Q&A with USTA.com. Read More

College Spotlight: Jamea Jackson, Oklahoma State Assistant Coach

Feb 07, 2012 02:01 PM

Oklahoma State Assistant Women's Coach Jamea Jackson discusses how she ended up at Oklahoma State, what she feels are the benefits of attending college, pursuing her degree in psychology and much more in the latest USTA.com College Spotlight. Read More

Serena wears special headband for Black History Month

Feb 04, 2012 06:58 PM

As Serena Williams took the court for her Fed Cup singles match against Olga Govortsova in the U.S. vs. Belarus World Group II tie, she was donning red, white and blue for her country and also sporting a new headband, designed as a tribute to February as Black History Month. Read More

Q&A with rising American star, Fed Cup member Sloane Stephens

Feb 02, 2012 03:06 PM

Sloane Stephens, 18, the youngest player in the top 100 and part of the U.S. Fed Cup team, took time to talk to USTA.com about her goals for the year, how she finished 2010, what she bought with her US Open prize money, her predictions for the Super Bowl and more. Read More

Venus' health improving, looks to make return to competition

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Feb 01, 2012 05:08 PM

It has been very difficult for Venus Williams to not compete, especially as she dealt with something new, an illness, for the first time, instead of knowing just how long it make take to heal a nagging injury. But she is feeling better than she has in quite a while and happy to be back on court with the U.S. Fed Cup Team, which has a tall task of playing new Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka and Belarus Feb. 4-5 in Worcester, Mass. Read More

National Junior Tennis & Learning

2012 Arthur Ashe Essay & Art Contest

Enter and you could win a trip to New York for Arthur Ashe Kids' Day! If you are an NJTL participant, then write or draw your answer to the following question: "If Arthur Ashe was alive today, what do you think would give him hope?"

What is USTA/NJTL?

Founded in 1969 by Arthur Ashe, Charlie Pasarell, and Sheridan Snyder, the NJTL network is a nationwide group of community tennis organizations seeking to develop the character of young people through tennis and education.

ArthurAshe.org

The Arthur Ashe official website provides a unique resource for understanding and promoting the legacy and values embodied in the life and work of Arthur Ashe as a conscience leader, humanitarian, educator and athlete.

Profiles

Arthur Ashe

Arthur Ashe was one of tennis’ greatest ambassadors both on and off the court. Learn more about Arthur Ashe, his success on the court and his accomplishments in life.

Althea Gibson

Althea Gibson blazed a trail for tennis players -- Arthur Ashe, Leslie Allen, Zina Garrison, Venus and Serena Williams -- and inspired countless others in all walks of life.