33-609: The American Tennis Association ( ATA ) is based in Largo, Maryland , outside Washington, D.C. , and is the oldest African-American sports organization in the United States . The core of the ATA's modern mission continues to be promoting tennis as a sport for black people and developing junior tennis players, but the ATA welcomes people of all backgrounds. By the early 1890s, despite the association of tennis with upper-class whites,
66-523: A capacity crowd of more than 2,000 patrons. Budge won [6-1, 6-2], but the color-barrier had been broken. Even Althea Gibson had quite a bit of involvement with the organization. Since 2013, the ATA has been negotiating with the City of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County to build a national training center and home for the Black Tennis Hall of Fame. The city and county were selected because of
99-632: A grassroots youth tennis program in Atlanta. Sugar Creek Golf & Tennis is the home to the ATA SOUTH and the only facility in Georgia with over 100 active black youth learning, training and competing within USTA team tennis, tournament play, Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association league play, UTR, WTN and ATA Regional Rally's. Warner has successfully directed ATA sanctioned tournaments and WTN events. As part of
132-749: A professional staff. The USTA (B)team is located in White Plains, NY. The (A) team is located at the National Campus located in Orlando, FL. The USTA (along with the USPTA) created the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) or more commonly NTRP ratings to place players into various skill levels. NTRP ratings range from the beginner 1.5 with .5 increments all the way up to 7.0 or world-class players. NTRP ratings are used in
165-462: A small group of tennis club members in New York City and northeastern clubs, where most lawn tennis was played. In 1920 the word 'National' was dropped from the organization's name, making the abbreviation USLTA . In 1975, the word "Lawn" was officially dropped from the name. The USTA has 17 geographical sections with more than 700,000 individual members, 7,000 organizational members, and
198-578: Is Downtown Largo station . Downtown Largo Station is served by several regional bus routes operated by both WMATA and Prince Georges County's The Bus. Largo is located at 38°52′37″N 76°49′50″W / 38.87694°N 76.83056°W / 38.87694; -76.83056 (38.876850, −76.830651). According to the United States Census Bureau , the CDP has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.8 km ), all land. As of
231-681: Is a part of the Prince George's County Public Schools . Residents are divided between Arrowhead, Kettering , and Lake Arbor elementary schools. Most areas are zoned to Kettering Middle School while some are zoned to Ernest Everett Just Middle School. All areas in Largo are zoned to Largo High School . Divine Peace Lutheran School is a K-8 Christian school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Largo. High Road Upper School, Largo MD The community
264-570: Is also home to Prince George's Community College , serving a county population of 850,000 residents. Largo is served by the Largo-Kettering Branch of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) and is the headquarters location for PGCMLS. The library headquarters, previously adjacent to the Hyattsville Branch, moved to Largo in 2015. USTA The United States Tennis Association ( USTA )
297-559: Is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County , Maryland , United States. The population was 11,605 at the 2020 census . Largo is located just east of the Capital Beltway (I-95/495) and is home to Prince George's Community College and Largo High School . Six Flags America amusement park (formerly known as Wild World and Adventure World) is to the east in Woodmore , and FedExField ,
330-914: Is at the northern end of the Greater Upper Marlboro ZIP code area. Since the transit system's expansion in late 2004, Downtown Largo station has served as the eastern end of the Blue and Silver Lines of the Washington Metro . Largo was named after the Largo Plantation that was owned by the Beall family. The plantation is believed to be named after Largo Bay in Scotland . It was sold to John Contee in 1745. Arelis R. Hernández of The Washington Post stated in 2015 that "There has been talk for decades of relocating
363-471: Is the national governing body for tennis in the United States . A not-for-profit organization with more than 700,000 members, it invests 100% of its proceeds to promote and develop the growth of tennis, from the grass-roots to the professional levels. The association was created to standardize rules and regulations and to promote and develop the growth of tennis in the United States . The USTA runs
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#1732765474355396-667: The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center which hosts the US Open every year. The USTA has leagues in most places for adults skill levels between beginner and pro. The USTA also hosts tournaments across the country every weekend for club players or professionals. The USTA was previously known as the United States National Lawn Tennis Association (USNLTA) and was established in 1881 by
429-886: The USTA ’s partnership with the ATA, the National Campus will welcome the National Championships to its ground at least once every three to four years. The 101st American Tennis Association National Championships were played at the USTA National campus between July 28 – August 4, 2018, with the final results posted. The 102nd American Tennis Association National Championships were played in Fort Lauderdale in 2021. First held in August 1917 at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. Largo, Maryland Largo
462-803: The Washington Commanders 's stadium, is across the Capital Beltway in Summerfield . Watkins Regional Park in Kettering just to the east of Largo (operated by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission ) has an old-fashioned carousel, miniature train ride, miniature golf, the Old Maryland Farm, a playground, and animals on display. Largo is not a post office designation, but
495-526: The census of 2000, there were 8,408 people, 3,471 households, and 2,127 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,758.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,065.2/km ). There were 3,709 housing units at an average density of 1,217.0 per square mile (469.9/km ). The racial makeup of the CDP was 4.27% White , 92.69% African American , 0.13% Native American , 0.78% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.51% from other races , and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of
528-504: The "American Tennis Association National Championship Tennis Tournament. The ATA partnered with prominent black colleges and universities to host their tournaments. This ensured that the tournaments could provide the court time and housing for players and officials, particularly in the Jim Crow South where blacks were excluded from many public facilities and hotels. The colleges and clubs also had facilities for banquet halls and
561-416: The 18-40 league. There are 11 active ATP tournaments held in the United States. Nine are held on hard courts, one on clay, and one on grass. USA hosts one Grand Slam , three Masters , two 500 , and five 250 level tournaments. *First female to be elected USTA president. **First African-American and first former professional tennis player to be elected USTA president. The award and the foundation were
594-516: The ATA, such popular black players as Margaret Peters, Roumania Peters, James Trouman, and Emanuel McDuffle competed. The first ATA National Championships were held the following August at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore , with competitions in men's singles, women's singles, and men's doubles. The earliest tournament recorded might be in early August 1922 at the Germantown, PA YWCA being billed as
627-533: The Government of Prince George's County, including the majority of the county's executive branch, reside in Largo. In the 1990s the PG County government purchased some properties and leased others, and county administrative functions were moved to Largo. Circa 2010, five PG County agencies were headquartered in these properties in Largo. Beginning in 2011, four additional county agencies relocated to Largo, and
660-537: The National Tournament that takes place in the summer. Through the development of the website, Mr. Warner would sit on the executive board as he presented by-laws to the executive committee to represent the Southern Region of the ATA, known as the ATA SOUTH. ( https://www.atasouth.org ) Warner's efforts to unify the black tennis south under the ATA SOUTH has been slow as he first needed to build
693-571: The Spring and/or Fall. In most areas, the adult seasons consist of singles, doubles, and mixed doubles leagues in the Spring. Fewer cities have Fall leagues for singles and/or alternate league types such as "combo", "mixed combo", or "tri-level". In most states, there are between one and five tournaments each weekend. Adults with a 3.0 to 4.5 rating can usually play in these tournaments. Leagues include: 10 and under; Juniors; Adults 18-40; and Adults 40 or older. Anyone over 40 may request placement in
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#1732765474355726-675: The USTA prohibition against black players in their tournaments, a group of African-American businessmen, college professors, and physicians founded the ATA in Washington on November 30, 1916. Their initial mission statement was to build the infrastructure for black tennis tournaments, to unite black players and fans, and to promote the game within African-American communities. The founders are listed as: Dr. Harry S. McCard, Dr. William H. Wright, Dr. B.M. Rhetta, Ralph Cook, Henry Freeman, and Tally Holmes. In early tournaments hosted by
759-596: The [Prince George's County] government to Largo". In 2015 Rushern Baker , the county executive, expressed a desire to move the county seat from Upper Marlboro to Largo since the latter has a more central location and access to the Washington Metro network. A spokesperson for Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. , the President of the Maryland Senate , expressed opposition to this idea. The WMATA (Washington Area Transit Authority), Blue and Silver Lines eastern terminus
792-400: The average family size was 3.09. In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 35.9% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.7 males. The median income for a household in the CDP
825-624: The county government acquired at least eight parcels of land and/or buildings. As of 2015 County Executive Baker held his "Citizen Day" in Largo instead of Upper Marlboro. Prince George's County Police Department District 2 Station in Brock Hall CDP , with a Bowie postal address, serves the community. The U.S. Postal Service operates the Largo Post Office in Lake Arbor CDP , with a Largo postal address. Largo
858-497: The dream of the late Maureen Connolly Brinker. This award is presented each year to the girl player considered by the committee to have had the most outstanding full-season performance. She must be exceptional in ability, sportsmanship and competitive spirit. The silver bowl, which is kept at the Almaden Valley Athletic Club, is inscribed with the name of each year's winner. The recipient of the award receives
891-412: The leagues and tournaments to help provide more compatible matches. At the end of each calendar year, the USTA calculates and publishes everyone's year-end rating online ( http://tennislink.usta.com ). Ratings are calculated using a computer algorithm that adjusts ratings based on how actual outcomes compare to expected outcomes for each match. Expected outcomes are determined based on the difference between
924-408: The population. There were 3,471 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.3% were married couples living together, 22.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. Of all households 31.9% were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and
957-554: The preeminence of Sistrunk Boulevard, a historically black neighborhood. The interior of the Hall of Fame is slated to be designed by a Grand Slam champion. As an effort to secure and maintain a lasting presence online, Rocky Warner a certified tennis coach in Atlanta, Georgia and creative marketing designer volunteered to design, develop and maintain the ATA website. Warner rebranded the ATA Logo (see image below) that currently represents
990-546: The ratings in hundredths of the players on the court. How many matches you've won and if it was a singles or doubles match is not a part of the calculation. New players or anyone with an expired NTRP rating go through the self-rate process to determine their entry point. Specific answers to a series of questions allow the computer to provide a suggested rating for players to start. The USTA hosts adult tournaments in most cities with populations over 150,000 people. Leagues for adults with ratings ranging from 2.5 to 5.0 are organized in
1023-478: The sport began to attract athletes at black colleges and universities, such as the Tuskegee Institute and Howard University . Because the sport was segregated, blacks established their own tennis clubs around the Baltimore and Washington, D.C., areas to encourage players and create competitions, including Baltimore's Monumental Tennis Club and Washington, D.C.'s Association Tennis Club. In response to
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1056-560: The types of large spaces that enabled the players and fans to organize politically around other issues, and provided space for high-profile events where the universities cultivated donors. In the 1940s, there was a now famous match between Don Budge , the "white" singles champion at the time, and Jimmie McDaniel , the black champion at the time. Held in Harlem, July 29, 1940, at the Cosmopolitan Tennis Club , in front of
1089-463: Was $ 58,130, and the median income for a family was $ 70,421. Males had a median income of $ 40,067 versus $ 37,417 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 26,312. About 3.2% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over. Even though the county seat is in Upper Marlboro, multiple agencies of
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