Free for All

Fresh on the heels of its first Davis Cup victory since 1936, the LTA, the governing body of Great Britain tennis, is giving away 10,000 free rackets and tennis lessons to children across the country. It's a wonderful idea to grow participation and create excitement for the sport.

The great American player, Vitas Gerulaitius, championed a similar initiative through his youth foundation in New York City and nationwide more than 30 years ago, and it was a fantastic idea … and long overdue here.

I'd like to see our governing body for the sport give 100,000 free rackets and lessons to children to ignite the growth of tennis in this country.

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January/February 2024 Digital Edition