Communities hit local courts to learn the game with Play Tennis Midwest!

The goals for Play Tennis Midwest were simple:

• encourage beginners who are new to the game
• support returning players who are ready to make a comeback

The best part: All events were free! Even better: If a player didn't have a tennis racquet, one was provided to them onsite! Some participants even got to take their new racquets home. Others won books, water bottles, tennis bags, and other goodies. Music was playing, while some sites passed out ice cream cones and gave away lots of treats!

Play Tennis Midwest was also a way of celebrating the United States Tennis Association on its 140th anniversary! Congratulations were given by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (view her video message here), Mayor Joe Hogsett of Indianapolis, Indiana Governor, Eric Holcomb and the Indiana State Senate. The mayor of Toledo, Ohio, Wade Kapszukiewicz, kicked off local Play Tennis Midwest events, and Ohio State Senator, Cecil Thomas, was onsite in Cincinnati joining the fun!

New players and local instructors were featured on TV and in interviews with news reporters, radio stations, and other journalists! Check out the spot featuring USTA Wisconsin on WDJT58 Milwaukee by clicking here. 

We also extend our sincerest gratitude to our districts and volunteers who dedicated their time and energy to make Play Tennis Midwest an outstanding success!

Make sure to check our USTA Midwest social media channels to find pictures from all 60 event locations! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

If you attended a Play Tennis Midwest event and have a special story to share, we want to hear from you! Please email us at ustamidwest@gmail.com.