Court of Dreams clinic hosts children and adults at US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 3:43 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Children and adults with disabilities participated in the Court of Dreams tennis clinic at Flushing Meadows. Held prior to the US Open Women's Final, the event provided participants the opportunity to learn foundational tennis skills on the tournament's professional courts. Various nonprofits, including ACEing Autism, Backyard Sports Cares, and the Beautiful Lives Project, facilitated the sessions. Families and volunteer coaches noted the impact of the program, citing its emphasis on community inclusion and the personal development of the participants. Volunteers assisted with various drills throughout the day as part of the initiative to increase accessibility in the sport. Organizers intend to continue the program and involve more organizations in future editions to broaden participation for individuals with disabilities.
- •The Court of Dreams clinic took place at Flushing Meadows before the US Open Women's Final.
- •Nonprofit organizations including ACEing Autism and the Beautiful Lives Project facilitated the training.
- •Participants practiced tennis basics such as ball-handling and racket control.
- •Volunteer coach Ethan Smolkin and several parents described the event as an important opportunity for inclusion.
- 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Court of Dreams clinic shows children, adults with disabilities basics of tennis on US Open courts
"Children and adults with disabilities were in the spotlight at Flushing Meadows. They learned the basics of tennis and put them on display at the Court of Dreams clinic.
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