Whirlwind Johnson: A Legacy of Leadership
Photo courtesy of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Dr. Robert Walter “Whirlwind” Johnson acquired his nickname and a modicum of national [...]
Preserving the Image of ‘a Champion for Justice’: Arthur Ashe
Twenty-four years ago, the USTA honored the late Arthur Ashe by etching his name on the U.S. Open stadium court, an act that heightened the [...]
Djokovic Takes 1st Step toward 3rd leg of Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic, master mimic of the pro tour’s superstars, is on course to become the game’s undisputed GOAT (Greatest of All-Time). The 34-year-old Serbian superstar [...]
My Osaka French Open Exit Afterthought
“The truth is I have suffered long bouts of depression since the US Open in 2018 and I have had a really hard time coping [...]
Emotional Fragility Forces Osaka Out of French Open
Four years ago, Naomi Osaka displayed an unexpected level of greatness with racket-in-hand at the U.S. Open by upsetting Serena Williams, 6-2, 6-4 in a [...]
Dr. Robert Walter ‘Whirlwind’ Johnson: 2009 Hall of Fame Inductee
In celebration of Black History Month, the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) released a digital exhibit, Breaking the Racial Barriers, which is a comprehensive [...]
MaliVai Washington: 1996 Wimbledon Finalist
In celebration of Black History Month, the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) released a digital exhibit, Breaking the Racial Barriers, which is a comprehensive [...]
Bryan Shelton: Led Georgia Tech’s Women’s Team to 2007 NCAA Championship
In celebration of Black History Month, the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) released a digital exhibit, Breaking the Racial Barriers, which is a comprehensive [...]
Donald Young, Jr: Youngest male junior to end year (2005) ranked World No. 1
In celebration of Black History Month, the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) released a digital exhibit, Breaking the Racial Barriers, which is a comprehensive [...]