For Tennis Now | @Itenisi_Manje | Monday, December 9, 2024
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The USTA today announced that its investment program USTA Ventures has invested in Court 16, a New York-based company that offers tennis in unique and technologically advanced formats through a network of indoor tennis clubs.
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Founded in Brooklyn in 2014, Court 16’s presence now includes locations in Long Island City, Downtown Brooklyn, Manhattan’s Financial District, and upcoming locations in Philadelphia and Westchester’s Ridge Hill, set to open in 2025. Court 16 offers a new and inclusive tennis experience, where children, adults and families can connect, learn and grow both on and off the court. Delivering dynamic tennis programs, Court 16’s high-quality curriculum builds a solid technical foundation, develops well-rounded athletes, and inspires a true love of the game.
Benefits, including Carlos Alcaraz, Felix Auger-Aliassime again Leylah Fernandez have held clinics at the 16th Court in Long Island City.
“The 16th Court’s unique programming model creates greater accessibility for our sport, bringing the tennis and building community to areas that may otherwise be inaccessible due to geographic limitations or financial constraints,” said Ted Loehrke, Executive Director, Section Partnerships, USTA. “Our mission is to grow tennis to promote healthy living for people everywhere, and Court 16 has shown that it can help us bring this amazing sport year-round to players and potential players in major markets across the country.”
It is the second investment made by the USTA Strategic Investment Committee, through USTA Ventures.
Earlier this year, USTA Ventures announced its investment in PlayReplay, a tennis technology company with an electronic line-calling (ELC) system set to expand access to accurate, user-friendly ELC for children, adults and recreational players across the country. Formed in 2023, the committee is “focused on acquiring technology equity shares with other companies that will help advance the mission of the USTA,” a USTA statement said.
