Celebratory Tennis Black List returns to National Tennis Centre

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“One of the main aims for the Tennis Black List has always been to build a community to help provide more opportunities and access to our sport. Many of our guests are doing amazing work which is positively impacting the lives of so many people by breaking down barriers to sport and we want to celebrate and grow this even more.”

LTA Chief Executive Scott Lloyd said, “It was hugely inspiring to celebrate once again all the amazing successes and achievements of the black and mixed-black heritage communities – the 2024 winners are real role models to everyone. 

“Our vision at the LTA is for tennis to be welcoming, enjoyable and inspiring to everyone. We know that seeing and celebrating the success of role models, inspires and encourages more people to get involved – whether as a player, a coach or a volunteer. We will continue to work with the wider tennis community, and others, to ensure tennis is opened up to even more people across the country who might previously not have been involved with the sport.”

The inaugural Tennis Black List was held at the National Tennis Centre last year in the run up to The Championships, Wimbledon and received widespread acclaim.

It follows the example set by the successful and respected Football Black List, created by Leon Mann MBE and Rodney Hinds, and Rugby Black List which have demonstrated the power that celebrating black excellence can achieve in sport.