The clinic is being led by Katrina Adams, former president of the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA)
More than 500 young tennis players and Ghanaian coaches participated in a dynamic training session marking the start of the A10 Africa Tennis Foundation clinic, held in partnership with the Ghana Tennis Federation.
The two-day event, which concludes on June 22, features a comprehensive lineup of workshops and clinics.
The clinic is being led by tennis stalwarts Katrina Adams, former president of the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA), and Roger Smith, former professional player from the Bahamas.
Their expertise will include guiding a structured program that includes a coaches’ workshop, a youth tennis clinic for selected participants, and a stakeholder forum titled “Legacy: What’s Next for Ghana Tennis?”
Reflecting on the opening day, Shanti Ann, chairperson of A10 Africa Tennis Foundation, praised the turnout and vibrancy:
“I thought it was fantastic. … With the children’s session, there was a huge turnout—some people couldn’t even get in because we exceeded capacity. That’s a really good sign. I really look forward to tomorrow…”
Echoing her remarks, Isaac Aboagye Duah, President of the Ghana Tennis Federation, urged participants to seize the opportunity: “Make the most of the opportunity to sharpen your skills and help elevate tennis in Ghana.”
At the event’s launch, Katrina Adams described the clinic as a chance to inspire: “We’re excited to be here to motivate the kids here in Ghana, because … we have to see it to believe it,” she noted, celebrating recent achievements by players like Coco Gauff and Madison Keys and expressing hope that Ghanaian youth would similarly be inspired.
As the clinic moves into its final day, sessions will dive deeper into coaching techniques for 13–17-year-olds and junior players, building on the strong foundation laid.