Katrina Adams

Katrina Adams, the first African American to lead the USTA and a former pro tennis player with 20 doubles titles, shares her inspiring journey. She discusses the emotional challenges of leadership in sports and the sacrifices women often make. Katrina emphasizes the role of mental well-being, particularly as athletes like Naomi Osaka shift the narrative. She highlights her groundbreaking tenure at the USTA, the importance of representation, and how personal stories can empower others. This trailblazer reflects on the significance of community support and self-discovery in achieving inner peace.

Former USTA CEO Katrina Adams discusses growing tennis in the US and equal pay for female athletes. Ashley Brown, an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, talks about her book on Althea Gibson, the first African American to win at the US Open, Wimbledon, and the French Open. Topics include the impact of Serena and Venus Williams on tennis, accessibility of tennis programs for inner city youth, concerns about pickleball, pay parity in women's sports, and Althea Gibson's milestones and financial struggles.