Black History Month

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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.

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Wheelchair champ Jordan rebounds with tennis

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USTA Midwest wheelchair champion Earl Jordan never quit on tennis. He simply kept on playing – and eventually won big. Read More
 

Serve and Return

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Over the years, the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program has produced thousands of successful students and tennis players. Many of them come back to help the next generation. Read More
 

Bob Ryland: A Story in Tennis History

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More than 50 years have passed since Bob Ryland broke the color barrier, becoming the first African-American to play professional tennis -- yet his legacy and impact on the sport continues today. Read More
 

Rising Stars of Kentucky exemplify Ashe’s mission

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Program volunteers at the NJTL program Rising Stars of Kentucky Tennis are using tennis as a launching pad to instill the value of education in children in underserved Louisville neighborhoods. Read More
 

Remembering Arthur: Q&A with Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe

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Twenty years after Arthur’s death, USTA.com spoke with Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe to discuss the late champion’s life and legacy. Read More
 

Even in loss, Stephens shows why future is bright

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Sloane Stephens’ inspired run at the Australian Open ended in the semifinals against Victoria Azarenka, but not before she stamped herself as the player to watch on tour for the coming years. Read More
 
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Photos

Players throughout history

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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.

Videos

2013 Australian Open: Sloane Stephens Interview

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NIneteen-year-old Sloane Stephens talks about her fairytale run to the semifinals of the Australian Open, her most memorable moments from the tournament and more in this exclusive interview with USTA.com.

National Junior Tennis & Learning

2013 Arthur Ashe Essay & Art Contest

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Enter and you could win a trip to New York for Arthur Ashe Kids' Day! If you are an NJTL participant, write your answer to the following question: "If you could follow in Arthur Ashe’s footsteps and 'give back' to tennis, what would you do to give back to the game, and how would it impact others?"

What is USTA/NJTL?

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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.

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