Men’s & Women’s Tennis Volunteers at Kids Day During Winston-Salem Open

8/22/2023 2:16:00 PM

By: Emma White, Strategic Communications Coordinator

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) men's and women's tennis teams began the 2023-24 season by volunteering at Kids Day at the Winston-Salem Open this past weekend. The teams gave back to the local community at Kids Day by teaching children more about tennis and playing the game they love with them.

"It was a pleasure having the opportunity to go to such an organized event and give back to the community at the same time."

Hampus Johansson

"Kids Day was a great experience. It was a good way to kick-off the year and give something back to the community."

Juliana Craft

"Thank you for giving us such a great opportunity to come out and help out and give back! Thank you to the University, Coach Trivette and the Winston-Salem Open."

Wyatt Cannon

"It's great to get out into the community. The kids were a lot of fun, but I think our team had a really good time as well."

Hanna Giddings

"I had a great time being out there and giving back to the city I grew up in. The atmosphere was fun and enjoyable for everyone!"

Luke Thomson

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Brenner Children's Hospital kicked off the Winston-Salem Open with its annual Kids' Day. USTA North Carolina organized the day’s activities. These activities centered around the fundamentals, skills and fun of tennis. Brenner Children's Hospital Kids' Day is offered and FREE to the public. Brenner Children's Hospital Kids' Day participants received a Winston-Salem Open goodie bag and a ticket to Saturday's matches.

In 2011 what was formerly a parking lot adjacent to a football stadium, the Winston-Salem Open emerged. Now, it stands as an award-winning, international tennis event providing fans and players with a world-class experience in the heart of the North Carolina. The event serves as the final ATP Tour stop prior to the US Open.

The primary charitable partner is the Winston-Salem / Forsyth County Schools middle school athletic programs. In recent years, the tournament has also begun focusing on supporting grass roots tennis programs in the greater Winston-Salem Forsyth County area.