Triple A Youth Foundation

07/05/2025

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50 years ago today, a legend made history on the court.

On this day in 1975, Arthur Ashe stunned the world by defeating the heavily favored Jimmy Connors to become the first Black man to win Wimbledon, the crown jewel of tennis.

It wasn’t just a victory for Ashe, it was a game-changer for the sport and a defining moment for Black athletes everywhere.

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02/05/2025

The International Tennis Hall of Fame is proud to celebrate Black History Month by honoring Black tennis players and contributors who have revolutionized the sport and left an indelible mark on the world. These visionary pioneers have paved the way for countless individuals to follow in their footsteps.

We are excited to share that the International Tennis Hall of Fame has just unveiled six new additions to the digital exhibit Breaking Boundaries in Black Tennis. These remarkable individuals will be showcased as part of the ITHF's Black History Month celebrations in the United States.

The six additions for 2025 include:

- Dr. Dale G. Caldwell
- Art Carrington
- Marcus Freeman, Jr.
- Irwin R. Holmes
- Richard Hudlin (STL)
- Lucy Diggs Slowe

Step into the exhibit and unlock a world of knowledge about the trailblazing tennis players and contributors who shattered boundaries both on and off the court.

ENTER THE EXHIBIT

Launched in February 2022, Breaking Boundaries spotlights the breakthroughs, evolution, and impact of 101 trailblazing Black tennis players and contributors from various cultures and identities.

Putting achievements in their proper perspective is often challenging, but always rewarding, and, especially so, when breaking boundaries is factored into the equation.

09/23/2024

Due to a scheduling conflict, the Triple A Youth Foundation fund raisers have been postponed. Look for update in the future.

08/10/2024

Triple A lost a long time golf member and he will be missed.

02/05/2024

https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/2023-in-review--historic-ncaas--juniors-raise-titles-at-all-gran.html

2023 was a record-breaking year for the USTA. From an amazing NCAA tournament at the USTA National Campus to international titles won by senior players and a record amount of money awarded by the USTA Foundation, there's a lot to celebrate.

02/05/2024

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Putting achievements in their proper perspective is often challenging, but always rewarding, and, especially so, when breaking boundaries is factored into the equation.

08/22/2023

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COCO IS THE CHAMP IN CINCINNATI!!!

19-year-old Coco Gauff beats Muchová in straight sets to win the biggest title of her career!

08/22/2023

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Congrats to Atlanta’s own Taylor Townsend and Alycia Parks for winning the Western & Southern Masters 1000 doubles title 🙌

📷 Western & Southern Open /

08/04/2023

12/06/2022

Youth Foundation


You are cordially invited to the Highlands Passholder Holiday Party/Annual Meeting

December 11th, Highlands Club House

Hors d'oeuvres: 4:00 pm
Dinner: 5:30 pm
Cash Bar

Board Member Vote: 5:30 pm

Note: There are four Triple A Youth Foundation board seat's open. Each seat has a 3 year term. Jay Jarvis, Rob McKendry and Jacquiline Buck-Horton term's have ended and are up for re-election. One additional seat for 2023 has been added. The board, in 2023, will be actively raising fund's for scholorship's/grant's, Triple A Breakpoint, The Hall of Fame event, St. Louis Tennis Hall of Fame at the Armory and Highlands clay court renovation. The boardmember's asperation are these seat's be filled by someone who has the time, talent and a network to fundraise.

All Highlands passholder's must be present at the Holiday Party/Annual Meeting, on Dec 11th, to vote, there will be no proxy or absentee voting.

Please submit your board member nomination's to [email protected] on or before Dec 7th.

If nonminated please be prepared to briefly introduce yourself, explaining why you would like to participate on the Triple A Youth Foundation board, to the Highlands passholder's.

The Highlands/Triple A Youth Foundation would like to wish all passholder's a safe and enjoyable Holiday Season!