Emirates hosted a tennis clinic for six children from Kings County Tennis League, featuring tennis legends Sloane Stephens and John Isner, at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The one-hour clinic, organized by Emirates during the US Open, was part of the airline’s Force for Good program.

At the clinic, youth from King’s County Tennis League, who benefited from the program’s inaugural project at De Hostos Playground in South Williamsburg, had the opportunity to interact with and receive lessons from the two legends.

Emirates is the Official Airline of the US Open Grand Slam® tournament and launched the Force for Good program in partnership with the USTA Foundation in 2024.

The six children from Kings County Tennis League also received special gifts from Emirates cabin crew members, including new kits consisting of high-quality tennis gear to enhance their game. The kids received autographs from the legends and had the opportunity to take commemorative photos before visiting Emirates’ premium hospitality suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

To allow more children from Kings County Tennis League to enjoy matches at the US Open, Emirates treated 160 guests, including youth and their guardians, to promenade seats and an exclusive experience at the airline’s hospitality suite.

The Force for Good initiative, now in its second year, aims to uplift communities and create opportunities for youth of all ages to develop their tennis skills through educational programs that contribute to their future success and overall wellbeing. The five-year partnership commits USD 2.5 million for the refurbishment of tennis court facilities in US cities.

To date, Emirates has contributed USD 1 million to the USTA Foundation to fund the renovation of tennis courts in Brooklyn, New York, and East Palo Alto, California.