by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman
August 4, 2025
The occasion will mix Harlem’s group custom with tennis play.
Harlem will rework considered one of its blocks right into a tennis courtroom for a group day forward of the U.S. Open.
On Aug. 16, residents of Harlem will head to West one hundred and twentieth Avenue for the neighborhood’s open-air tennis membership. Deemed “Tennis in Harlem: On the Block,” the occasion will cater to native residents and tennis lovers alike.
Delivered to life by the brand new U.S. Open Sequence by All-Love Racquet Membership, the family-friendly day of play will characteristic dwell DJs, avenue meals, and free clinics to advertise group well being. In partnership with the Marcus Meets Malcolm and Dreamers Youth foundations, the occasion goals to infuse Harlem’s cultural custom with the game.
“We’re flipping the script on what tennis can seem like. That is about constructing tradition, making the sport accessible and displaying that pleasure and athleticism belong on each block—beginning in Harlem,” stated Erika Bond, founding father of All‑Love Racquet Membership, in keeping with Timeout.
Amid the video games, Tennis in Harlem will present teaching classes and additional courts to refill the block. Extra sponsors, together with Wilson, On, and USTA Japanese, plan to host activations within the inaugural occasion. Nevertheless, some actions that don’t require a racket, similar to yoga and mindfulness zones, will guarantee everybody can have a superb time.
Gamers of all ability ranges are inspired to enroll. Followers may benefit from the festivities from the sidelines with music flowing freely via the streets.
With the U.S. Open simply weeks away, this sequence will introduce much more eyes to skilled tennis earlier than the world’s contending champions head to Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York. All Love Racquet Membership will proceed the enjoyable earlier than the U.S. Open begins Aug. 24. Following its Harlem occasion, it’ll host a “Like to Dream Youth Clinic” on Aug. 21. A remaining clinic for adults will happen two days in a while the Higher East Facet.
RSVPs for Tennis in Harlem are required for entry and can be found now.
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