"These students embody the values of hard work, perseverance, and passion that Althea Gibson exemplified both on and off the court, and we look forward to witnessing their continued success as they pursue their academic and athletic dreams," said Marisa Grimes, USTA's chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officer.
"This is our 13th year of partnering with the USTA and we are especially proud to be celebrating our renewed commitment to the prestigious event by introducing a new community initiative that will touch the lives of youth in communities throughout the US," said Boutros Boutros, Emirates' Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications, Marketing and Brand.