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Katrina M. Adams (born August 5, 1968) is an American tennis executive and former professional tennis player from Chicago. She was president and CEO of the United States Tennis Association and chair of the US Open, as well as the chair of the International Tennis Federation Fed Cup and Gender Equality in Tennis committees.
Jul 8, 2021 · Katrina Adams is the first Black woman to lead the U.S. Tennis Association and the author of "Own the Arena". She shares her career journey, advice and challenges as a trailblazer in sports and business.
Adams is the first Black and the youngest person ever to serve as president, chairman and CEO of the United States Tennis Association. She was also a highly accomplished player on the WTA tour, winning 20 career doubles titles and reaching the quarterfinals or better in doubles at all four Grand Slam events.
Katrina M. Adams is the first African American to lead the USTA and the International Tennis Federation. She is also a former WTA player, a board member of several organizations, and a recipient of many awards and honors.
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Feb 27, 2021 · Katrina Adams shares how her experiences as a tennis player and a CEO prepared her for different situations and challenges in her new book, "Own the Arena". She reflects on her career, her leadership style and her role in the US Open final between Osaka and Williams.
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Katrina Adams shares her journey from being a trailblazing WTA player to the first Black president of the USTA, and how she overcame racism and discrimination. She also reflects on the progress and challenges of racial equality in tennis and society.
Mar 8, 2024 · Katrina Adams, former tennis player and current USTA CEO, is honoured for her work on gender equality, diversity and inclusion in sport. She led the Advantage All initiative, which created balanced opportunities and representation for women in tennis and beyond.
