This year, we’re taking you even deeper to share more stories and more moments from our archives and our Hall of Famers. Each month we’ll focus on a value that the sport of tennis and its greatest champions embody. From our youtube channel, to our social media feed, our podcast, and our website you’ll find inspirational stories and moments that pull at our heart strings and remind us why we fell in love with this game. The moments that gave us chills, that made us stand in our seats, that made our jaws drop – these are the moments that define our sport.
This May, we’re celebrating Hall of Famers whose dedication shined both on and off the court.
These videos spotlight tennis Hall of Famers Rod Laver, David Hall, and Nick Bollettieri—three legends whose impact on the sport goes far beyond the baseline. From Laver’s unmatched Grand Slam achievements to Hall’s resilience as a top-ranked wheelchair tennis player, and Bollettieri’s revolutionary coaching that shaped generations of champions, each story reveals relentless dedication.
Hear inspiring stories of dedication from three Hall of Famers from the Open Era – Virginia Wade, Goran Ivanišević and Justine Henin – who faced significant journeys to achieve their major goals.
Discover how Wade's early determination, sparked in South Africa, fueled her long-awaited Wimbledon triumph. Goran Ivanišević shares the emotions and belief he needed to capture the Wimbledon title after reaching three previous finals. Explore Henin's deep connection with the French Open and her perseverance to finally claim victory. These inspiring stories highlight the unwavering commitment required at the highest levels of tennis, offering captivating insights.
Host Patrick McEnroe interviews Dana Mathewson, a celebrated wheelchair tennis player and the first American woman to win a major wheelchair title in doubles. Dana shares her journey into tennis, which began after a rare autoimmune disease left her paralyzed at age 10.
The conversation explores themes of overcoming setbacks, the importance of resilience, and Dana's experiences traveling the world for tournaments. Dana also reflects on the significance of representing her country in the Paralympics and her desire to raise the profile of wheelchair tennis in the United States. Dana shares her plans to stay involved in tennis through coaching and commentary, and her efforts to advocate for greater inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities.
