COMMUNITY CHANGEMAKERS TAKE CENTER COURT AT ANNUAL USTA MID-ATLANTIC FOUNDATION GALA

Host Malika Andrews Leads Celebration Recognizing the Power of TennisFunds Raised Directly Support Programs Making Tennis Accessible to All in the Mid-Atlantic RegionPhotos + Video Available HERE

MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation brought together leaders in tennis, sports, philanthropy and community advocacy on Saturday, November 14 for its annual Tennis Creates Gala, held at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner in McLean, VA. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning sports journalist and host of ESPN's NBA Countdown, NBA Today and primetime tennis coverage Malika Andrews, the evening celebrated influential changemakers in the sport and showcased the transformative power of tennis. The gala raised a half a million dollars to support the USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation's vision to make tennis available and accessible to every community in the region and will fund key programming, including Girls Rule the Court™, Jr. Player Scholarships, Facility Restoration Grants, Community Engagement Grants and more.Over 300 guests were treated to a moving program and awards ceremony showcasing the many ways tennis changes lives and builds community. Highlights from the evening included:

For more information about tennis programs available in the Mid-Atlantic region, or to donate, visit: ustamidatlanticfoundation.org.

Photos and b-roll clips from the 2026 Tennis Creates Gala are available here.About the USTA Mid-Atlantic FoundationThe USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to promoting tennis and its physical, social, and emotional health benefits across D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and eastern/southern West Virginia. Guided by core principles of Community, Character, and Well-Being, the Foundation reached more than 114,500 youth in 2025 through tennis programs—including nearly 70,000 students through school-based initiatives. By investing in public facilities, youth scholarships, and character development, the Foundation is working toward its vision of "tennis in every community." Learn more at USTAMidAtlanticFoundation.org

SOURCE USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation