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Patrick McEnroe chats with Katrina Adams in this all-new episode of the TennisWorthy Podcast, exploring the month's theme of leadership. Adams, a former top player and two-term USTA president, discusses how leadership has shaped her career, from playing number one as a freshman at Northwestern University to becoming a number three ranked doubles team on the WTA Tour.
She shares her journey to becoming the first African-American and first former player to serve as USTA President. Adams reflects on "leading with a purpose," focusing on being intentional and impactful. She also discusses her book, Own the Arena, and navigating controversies, such as the 2018 US Open Women's Final. Finally, she highlights her passion project, the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program, which gives kids an opportunity to be champions in life.
Katrina Adams is the first African American to head the USTA, serving as Chair and President from 2015 to 2018 and as the first former player in that role. Under her leadership, the USTA opened the National Campus and transformed the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center while promoting tennis in underserved communities. She won 20 doubles titles on the WTA Tour as a professional player, and currently serves the International Tennis Hall of Fame as Chair of the enshrinement committee.
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Patrick McEnroe chats with Katrina Adams in this all-new episode of the TennisWorthy Podcast, exploring the month's theme of leadership. Adams, a former top player and two-term USTA president, discusses how leadership has shaped her career, from playing number one as a freshman at Northwestern University to becoming a number three ranked doubles team on the WTA Tour.
She shares her journey to becoming the first African-American and first former player to serve as USTA President. Adams reflects on "leading with a purpose," focusing on being intentional and impactful. She also discusses her book, Own the Arena, and navigating controversies, such as the 2018 US Open Women's Final. Finally, she highlights her passion project, the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program, which gives kids an opportunity to be champions in life.
Katrina Adams is the first African American to head the USTA, serving as Chair and President from 2015 to 2018 and as the first former player in that role. Under her leadership, the USTA opened the National Campus and transformed the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center while promoting tennis in underserved communities. She won 20 doubles titles on the WTA Tour as a professional player, and currently serves the International Tennis Hall of Fame as Chair of the enshrinement committee.

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