This chapter explores the accessibility and cost of tennis programs for inner city youth, highlighting the NJTL program as a free option for young players. The discussion also touches on the potential impact of pickleball on tennis court availability and the importance of structured play to avoid injuries.
Katrina Adams, former USTA CEO, talks about growing the sport of tennis in the US and equal pay for female athletes. Ashley Brown, Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, discusses her book Serving Herself: The Life and Times of Althea Gibson.
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