USTA.com spoke with former American Tennis Association National Champion Arthur Carrington, who recently wrote "Black Tennis: An Archival Collection Between 1890 and 1962."

Certified silver-badge umpire Tony Nimmons wears many hats -- player, official, organizer, recruiter -- and his energy is superseded only by his message: The next great umpire could be anybody with passion and love for tennis.

Since performing on Opening Night of the 2010 US Open, Michael Woodard, 13, has seen his singing career skyrocket.

Veteran star Mashona Washington took some time to talk to USTA.com about her top career moments and her plans for life after tennis.

Ahsha Rolle took some time to talk to USTA.com about her athletic family, her goals for the season and her best achievements.

Fifteen-year-old Victoria Duval recently took time to answer questions for USTA.com about her first pro win in Midland, her plans for the year and more.

In honor of Black History Month, we look back at some of the remarkable achievements of African Americans at the US Open.

The Arthur Ashe Essay and Art Contest offers a chance for young players 18-and-under to apply what they have learned both on the court and in the classroom into the ultimate form of artistic expression.

A shot is all Blake Strode has been asking for since deferring Harvard Law School to pursue a pro tennis career, and he's come a long way in making his dreams a reality, including winning the inaugural US Open National Playoffs.

USTA Serves and the New Look Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by R&B superstar Usher, have entered into a three-year partnership designed to mentor youth to become global and community leaders.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Camp A.C.E. (Achieving through Coaching & Education) was created to provide young players of ethnically diverse backgrounds an opportunity to improve their tennis skills in a camp environment with players of similar age and skills. The overnight residential camp is in its 13th year of existence. (Courtesy USTA Eastern)

Learn more about the partnership between USTA Serves, the USTA's philanthropic entity, and Usher's New Look Foundation, with interviews featuring USTA Serves President Mary Carillo and R&B superstar Usher at the 2010 US Open.

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.

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, Sloane Stephens, Gabrielle Andrews and more.