American - Athlete | August 5, 1968 -
I'm a visual learner, so with hand-eye coordination, I was a natural.
Katrina Adams
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I stumbled into tennis.
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I was eighth in the world in doubles, 67th in singles. Could I have achieved more? Yes, perhaps, but I did it my way.
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My role at the USTA allows me to fulfill my ambition to open up opportunities for people to play tennis that may not otherwise have a chance or an outlet to play.
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Changing the dialogue and behaviors around race and equality in sports starts with removing barriers and creating opportunities.
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When I was a kid, people reached out and gave me a chance.
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There were so many people who were instrumental in helping me get better. They say it takes a village, and the tennis community has been my village. That's why I've always felt that I have a responsibility to give back.
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My parents raised me that way: to appreciate what I have and pass it along to others.
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My goal is to play better than my seed. If I'm seeded sixth, I want to try to go to the semifinals. If I'm seeded third, I'm going to shoot for the finals.
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My parents were teachers.
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I grew up in the USTA's junior circuit.
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Northwestern was never known as a sports school. I was proud to add a national title to the school.
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