Tennis Black List launches at National Tennis Centre

The National Tennis Centre played host to the Tennis Blacklist last Thursday night, with people from across the tennis community recognised for their inspiring achievements in the sport. The inaugural Tennis Blacklist — supported by the LTA, Sporting Equals, Stats Perform and YC Sports launched at the National Tennis Centre, Roehampton in London on 29 June 2023.

Ad Founded in 2023 by Richard Sackey-Addo and sports broadcaster Anne-Marie Batson, the Tennis Blacklist celebrates tennis role models from the black community including recognising the contribution of individuals and organisations from grassroots level up to the professional game in Britain and internationally. WimbledonDart beaten by Parry in first round at WimbledonAN HOUR AGO The Tennis Blacklist follows the example set by the successful and respected Football Black List, created by Leon Mann MBE and Rodney Hinds, and Rugby Black List which have demonstrated the power that celebrating black excellence can achieve in sport.

The event was also an opportunity to recognise those who have taken the initiative to excel and show their commitment to success both within and beyond tennis. Awards were handed out in eight categories across the evening at the ceremony, with several recipients present at the National Tennis Centre on Thursday night.

Arum Akom and Dominic Smith were winners of the Game Changer in the Community Award, which honours individuals who are doing incredible grassroots work in their tennis community or region. Akom said: «It's an absolutely fantastic opportunity to be recognised for this achievement.