Katrina Adams is a retired professional American tennis player who was born in Chicago on August 5, 1968. She is also the immediate past president, Chairperson, Gender Equality in Tennis Committees, and Immediate Past Chairperson of the US Open, as well as the current Chairperson of the ITF Fed Cup.
She has also reached the quarterfinals or better at all four Grand Slams, and in August 1989, she attained a career-high double ranking of no. 8. And I’ve included 46 notable quotes by Katrina Adams that will help you win.
“We want tennis to look like America in terms of cultural origins.”
“Few players hit the swinging forehand volley as frequently or as effectively as Maria Sharapova.”
“I used to love going to the arcade as a youngster.”
I used to tell my parents that I was practicing hand-eye coordination.
It was most likely merely a ruse to acquire additional quarters from them.”“One of the most prevalent causes of a bad serve is a bad toss, and most tosses are bad because players release the ball too quickly, flip their wrists, or both.”
“I was the ideal tomboy because my elder brother used to always beat me up, wrestle with me, and make sure I was involved in sports because I was his excuse to go hang out with his pals.”
“At 6, I was tossing a spiral football.”
“In everything I do, I’m a competitor.”
“I enjoy competing.”“My parents have been amazing.
Obviously, I wouldn’t be where I am without them.”“I was lucky to have people like Althea Gibson, Leslie Allen, and Arthur Ashe come and speak to me.”
So I feel bound, as part of my responsibility, to continue to pass on the knowledge I’ve gained to both children and adults.”“Tennis is a fascinating world.
It is a sport of opportunity, but it is also a sport of challenges.
And in order for anyone to advance, they must first recognize what those problems are.”“Anything with the title ‘Breaking The Barriers’ means a lot to us, and especially to myself, because I would not have the opportunity to live the life I’m leading right now if it hadn’t been for those who broke the barrier of color before me.”
“I’m a visual learner, so hand-eye coordination came naturally to me.”
“I got into tennis by accident.”
“I was sixth in doubles and 67th in singles.”
Could I have done more?
Perhaps, but I did things my way.”
Katrina Adams’s“My work at the USTA helps me to accomplish my aim of providing opportunities for people who might not otherwise have a chance or an outlet to play tennis.”
“Changing the conversation and habits in sports about race and equality begins with removing barriers and creating chances.”
“People reached out and gave me a chance when I was a kid.”
“There were so many people that contributed to my improvement.
It’s been said that it takes a village to raise a child, and the tennis community has been my village.
That is why I have always felt an obligation to give back.”“My parents taught me to appreciate what I have and to share it with others.”
“My goal is to outperform my seed.”
If I’m seeded sixth, I’d like to advance to the semifinals.
If I’m seeded third, I’ll aim for the finals.”“It’s like any sport, any major athlete, like Michael Jordan in basketball: everybody wants to be like Mike.”
“Both of my parents were teachers.”
“I grew up on the junior tour of the USTA.”
“Northwestern was never known for its athletics.”
I was pleased to see the school gain a national title.”“You become fully independent in college; your discipline is developed.”
It must be there for your study.
It shaped who I am and strengthened my resolve to be the best I could be.”“Everything I do is done with the intention of making a difference.”
“Every day, a new sport is born in the United States.”
“When PE is removed from our schools, it is difficult for our youth to want to be active.”
“I was a player who wanted to do the same thing as everyone else, and I happened to be black.”
“I needed a helping hand or two to move on.”
I believe it is my responsibility to do the same.”“No is not an option for me.”
“I attended Northwestern.
“I’m purple and white.”“Billie Jean King was always a role model for me.”
She was always fighting for equality, which stuck out to me when I was growing up.”“Because we are a traditional sport in an inventive environment, trying to effect change is always a challenge.”
“When we developed 10-and-under tennis, when we downsized the courts and used smaller rackets and low-compression balls to try to promote the sport to youngsters, many people claimed we wouldn’t succeed.”
“We make certain that our youth are aware of who Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe were.”
“We teach our children that if they work hard, nice things will happen.”
“The ultimate champion is Serena Williams.”
She understands what it takes to succeed.”“Serena Williams is the greatest tennis player in history, the greatest female athlete in history, and the greatest athlete in history.”
“I grew up in Chicago youth programs, so they are really important to my heart.”
It’s all about giving back to the sport that has given me so much.”“The USTA National Campus will raise the bar on how we deliver tennis for players of all ages and abilities, with the objective of making our wonderful sport more accessible to more people than ever before.”
“Playing with friends might be challenging.
But you must also be aware that it is a match, and this is what you do.
And you give it your all.”“I try to stroll when I play golf to get some exercise.”
“I believe that when you get the option to go pro, tennis is significantly different from most other sports.”
It was quite simple for me.
Tennis has always been an individual activity, with direct outcomes determining where you could go and what you could do.”“If you get into the main draw of a Grand Slam, you’ve made your mark and proven you belong there.”
“As athletes, our greatest value in the business is our work ethic, confidence, and never-say-die attitude.”
We’re all about victory.”
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