Photo Credit:Â Steven Freeman
Celebrities turned out in force to show their support at the USTA Foundation Gala, which marked the opening night of the 2018 US Open. Co-hosted by Billie Jean King and TV personality Michael Greenberg, the star-studded event at Arthur Ashe Stadium raised more than $1.5 million for tennis and education.
Photo Credit:Â Steven Freeman
At the gala, a VIP auction featuring admission to any concert anywhere in the US by country singer Luke Bryan raised an additional $55,000. The Foundation also presented Pam Shriver, former pro tennis player, with a surprise award for leadership and advocacy.
Photo Credit: Steven Freeman
The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association, brings tennis and education together to change lives, serving more than 225,000 young people. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $25 million in grants and scholarships benefiting thousands of children and adults through tennis, education and health curricula.
Photo Credit:Â Steven Freeman
Photo Credit:Â Steven Freeman
Photo Credit:Â Steven Freeman