Why Play tennis

“As a Black tennis player, I looked different. I sounded different. I dressed differently. I served differently. But when I stepped onto the court, I could compete with anyone.” — Serena Williams

The Racket + Hope Tennis Academy uses tennis as an instrument to spark the potential of all children living in- and around- Southwest London. By removing the physical and financial barriers to tennis by allotting court time and skills instruction to children, Racket + Hope cultivates each child’s strengths, whilst giving them the basic tools to advance in tennis, develop sporting values, as well as gain diverse friendships and future playing partners.