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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.

Spotlight on veteran star Angela Haynes

Angela Haynes, currently ranked No. 158 on the WTA Tour and winner of nine USTA Pro Circuit titles, recently answered some questions for USTA.com.

MaliVai Washington Kids Foundation supports area kids

Former tennis star MaliVai Washington decided to put his fame and earnings towards building tennis in one of the poorest inner cities in the United States.

Prince George's continues to inspire kids

For 17 years, Prince George's County Tennis and Education Foundation has been mentoring and instructing children.

Q&A with Jarmere Jenkins, University of Virginia

Freshman Jarmere Jenkins discusses why he selected the University of Virginia, his adjustment to college life and tennis and more in this exclusive interview with USTA.com.

Blake Strode: Head of the Class

Blake Strode deferred Harvard Law School to chase his dream of becoming a professional tennis player. So far, it looks like a smart decision.

Perry's game is back and better than ever

Now two and a half years after knee surgery, Shenay Perry's best form and best tennis appear to be back and may be even better than ever.

Sportsmen's Tennis Club reaches back to go forth

For nearly 50 years, Sportsmen’s Tennis Club has provided a safe, nurturing environment for children in the city of Boston, aiding them in reaching their full athletic and academic potential.

Serena Williams beats Henin for fifth Australian Open title

Serena Williams won her second straight Australian Open championship, ending Justine Henin's hopes of a Grand Slam title in her return from retirement with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 victory.

Australian Open blog: Sasha Bajin, Serena Williams' touring coach

Read a blog from Serena Williams' touring coach Sasha Bajin following her win over Justine Henin in the Australian Open women's final.

Williams sisters win doubles title at Australian Open

The Williams sisters won their fourth Australian Open doubles title, beating Cara Black and Liezel Huber 6-4, 6-3 in the final at Rod Laver Arena.

Ashe inducted into US Open Court of Champions

Former President Bill Clinton, who who met Arthur Ashe in 1992 and posthumously awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, inducted the legend into the US Open Court of Champions at the 2009 US Open.

Today's stars

James Blake and Venus and Serena Williams are some of the biggest names in tennis today, but there are also a number of other talented African-American players currently playing at the junior, collegiate and pro levels.

Honor roll

Learn more about some of the great African-American players who helped pave the way for today's stars.

Inspiring accomplishments

Although the list of competitors who have provided inspiration is a long one, there are a handful of individuals whose accomplishments stand out above all others.

Black history tennis trivia

Who was the first black winner of the US Open? How many Grand Slam titles have Venus and Serena Williams won combined? Test your knowledge on these questions and more in our black history tennis trivia quiz.

African-American celebrities who play or watch tennis

Some of the world's most popular stars of stage, screen, music and other sports are big tennis fans. Here are just a few of these well-known celebrities.

Enter the 2010 Arthur Ashe Essay and Art Contest

Enter and you could win a trip to New York City for Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day! Click here for complete details.

National Junior Tennis & Learning Chapters of the Year Honored

An Achievable Dream, MACH Academy and the City of Reading, Pa., have been awarded the 2009 USTA/NJTL Chapter of the Year Awards.

Blake Strode: NJTL Success Story

In 1999, a young man named Blake Strode was named one the national recipients of the Arthur Ashe Essay and Art Contest as a member of NJTL at the age of 12. Now, 10 years later, he has had many outstanding achievements.

Founders of National Junior Tennis & Learning program honored

Arthur Ashe, Charlie Pasarell and Sheridan Snyder broke through barriers to found the National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) program 40 years ago.

NJTL: A Smart Investment

Learn more about National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL), a nationwide network of community tennis organizations seeking to develop the character of young people through tennis and education.

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.

Black History Month: Donald Young Interview

Rising star Donald Young spoke to Craig Gabriel while at the 2010 Australian Open about what Black History Month means to him.

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 Evan King, Shenay Perry, Asia Muhammed and more.

Essence Festival

View photos from the 2009 Essence Festival, held July 3-6 in New Orleans, which included a QuickStart Tennis clinic, an appearance by actress Wendy Davis from the TV show "Army Wives" and more.