Friday, August 16, 2024 The USTA and Emirates have renewed their transformative partnership, extending Emirates’ enduring support of the US Open Tennis Championships into its 13th consecutive year. As the Official Airline Partner of the US Open, Emirates is poised to leave a lasting impact on local communities across the United States through a new, multi-year collaboration. The renewed partnership will bring about the launch of the Emirates “Force for Good” court refurbishment initiative, targeting cities across the U.
S. This initiative will debut during the 2024 US Open at Brooklyn’s De Hostos Playground courts, where the refurbishment of three courts will be revealed on September 7. Over the course of the new multi-year agreement, this program aims to empower tens of thousands of under-resourced youth by providing them with life-changing access to tennis and education.
De Hostos Playground, home to the Kings County Tennis League, serves hundreds of youth across Brooklyn and is one of the USTA Foundation’s 250-plus National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) chapters nationwide. Through the “Force for Good” initiative, Emirates will make annual donations to the USTA Foundation, partnering to resurface courts in underserved parks, schools, and community centers across American cities where Emirates operates. The funding from Emirates will not only rejuvenate these courts but also support tennis and educational programs, uplifting local youth and their families in .