We haven’t done enough.

An acknowledgment of that and the need to do more, as individuals, as an organisation, as a sport and as a society is the only conclusion anyone can come to after taking the time to reflect on events in America in recent weeks and the subsequent demonstrations and conversations it has prompted around the world.

This is an issue that sits right at the heart of the vision we have for tennis in Britain – for it to be open to anyone. There is absolutely no reason that tennis cannot be a sport that can be played by all, no matter their age, gender, race, background or ability. There persists a perception in this country that tennis is a sport for the middle classes or the elite – that is not the case in other places around the world, and it doesn’t need to be the case here. When I started in this role, I wanted to bring change. I want tennis to be a sport which appeals to anyone, reaches everyone and is inclusive.  My commitment to this is absolute.  Read more HERE