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Williams Sisters Launch Program to Empower 2,500 Youth

9/5/2025

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Venus and Serena Williams launched the Williams Family Excellence Program at the U.S. Open.
The initiative supports over 2,500 young people from under-resourced communities through tennis and education by 2035.
The USTA Foundation will collaborate with community organizations to recruit participants.
The program provides no-cost or low-cost training, college recruitment guidance, and camp access.
Venus, at age 45, participated in the ceremony and competed at the U.S. Open.

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Story summary

Venus and Serena Williams launched the Williams Family Excellence Program at the U.S. Open.
The initiative supports over 2,500 young people from under-resourced communities through tennis and education by 2035.
The USTA Foundation will collaborate with community organizations to recruit participants.
The program provides no-cost or low-cost training, college recruitment guidance, and camp access.
Venus, at age 45, participated in the ceremony and competed at the U.S. Open.