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South Wales Argus
14-06-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Clervie Ngounoue named Rising Star at 2025 Tennis Black List Awards
Clervie Ngounoue became a Wimbledon Juniors champion in 2023 and is an emerging talent in tennis, having reached the top of the ITF Junior Circuit world rankings that same year, while also picking up the girls' doubles title at the 2023 French Open alongside partner Tyra Caterina Grant. The Rising Star award aims to promote and display emerging player talent in the UK and internationally for players up to 21 years old, and Ngounoue was one of two names to receive the award, alongside Kenyan Angella Okutoyi, at this year's Tennis Black Awards, presented in association with Dante Talent and held during the HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club, London on the 11th of June, supported by the LTA. 'I'm so honoured to receive a prestigious award like this one alongside such inspiring and impactful individuals,' said Ngounoue. 'As an African American female athlete, it's so important to me that we continue to celebrate initiatives like this one that have such an impact on so many people by breaking down barriers in sports.' Tennis Black List is the global celebration of Black and mixed black excellence across the game — spotlighting the unsung, the visionary and the next generation of changemakers. Taking place in the run up to The Championships at Wimbledon, the Tennis Black List recognises the contributions of individuals and organisations from grassroots level up to the professional game in Britain and internationally. It 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 an opportunity to inspire the next generation in the tennis community, with the commitment shown by the winners on and off the court. Awards were handed out in ten categories across the evening at the ceremony, with several recipients present at the The Queen's Club. Ngounoue added: 'A heartfelt thank you to the Tennis Black List founders Richard and Anne-Marie for this initiative in particular. I'm so grateful that you guys continue to uplift and celebrate excellence in black and mixed black communities in tennis both on and off the court.' Founders Anne-Marie Batson and Richard Sackey Addo said: 'This movement is about legacy. Tennis Black List is creating space for Black and mixed-black heritage excellence to be seen, honoured and remembered across all areas of tennis. We are building a global legacy that makes space for what is next.' Launched in 2022; Tennis Black List is the only global platform dedicated to celebrating and documenting Black and mixed-black impact in tennis — from grassroots organisers to elite players. A movement rooted in recognition, legacy, and cultural celebration.
North Wales Chronicle
14-06-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Clervie Ngounoue named Rising Star at 2025 Tennis Black List Awards
Clervie Ngounoue became a Wimbledon Juniors champion in 2023 and is an emerging talent in tennis, having reached the top of the ITF Junior Circuit world rankings that same year, while also picking up the girls' doubles title at the 2023 French Open alongside partner Tyra Caterina Grant. The Rising Star award aims to promote and display emerging player talent in the UK and internationally for players up to 21 years old, and Ngounoue was one of two names to receive the award, alongside Kenyan Angella Okutoyi, at this year's Tennis Black Awards, presented in association with Dante Talent and held during the HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club, London on the 11th of June, supported by the LTA. 'I'm so honoured to receive a prestigious award like this one alongside such inspiring and impactful individuals,' said Ngounoue. 'As an African American female athlete, it's so important to me that we continue to celebrate initiatives like this one that have such an impact on so many people by breaking down barriers in sports.' Tennis Black List is the global celebration of Black and mixed black excellence across the game — spotlighting the unsung, the visionary and the next generation of changemakers. Taking place in the run up to The Championships at Wimbledon, the Tennis Black List recognises the contributions of individuals and organisations from grassroots level up to the professional game in Britain and internationally. It 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 an opportunity to inspire the next generation in the tennis community, with the commitment shown by the winners on and off the court. Awards were handed out in ten categories across the evening at the ceremony, with several recipients present at the The Queen's Club. Ngounoue added: 'A heartfelt thank you to the Tennis Black List founders Richard and Anne-Marie for this initiative in particular. I'm so grateful that you guys continue to uplift and celebrate excellence in black and mixed black communities in tennis both on and off the court.' Founders Anne-Marie Batson and Richard Sackey Addo said: 'This movement is about legacy. Tennis Black List is creating space for Black and mixed-black heritage excellence to be seen, honoured and remembered across all areas of tennis. We are building a global legacy that makes space for what is next.' Launched in 2022; Tennis Black List is the only global platform dedicated to celebrating and documenting Black and mixed-black impact in tennis — from grassroots organisers to elite players. A movement rooted in recognition, legacy, and cultural celebration.
Powys County Times
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Clervie Ngounoue named Rising Star at 2025 Tennis Black List Awards
A rising star from Washington D.C. was among those acclaimed at the 2025 Tennis Black List awards. Clervie Ngounoue became a Wimbledon Juniors champion in 2023 and is an emerging talent in tennis, having reached the top of the ITF Junior Circuit world rankings that same year, while also picking up the girls' doubles title at the 2023 French Open alongside partner Tyra Caterina Grant. The Rising Star award aims to promote and display emerging player talent in the UK and internationally for players up to 21 years old, and Ngounoue was one of two names to receive the award, alongside Kenyan Angella Okutoyi, at this year's Tennis Black Awards, presented in association with Dante Talent and held during the HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club, London on the 11th of June, supported by the LTA. 'I'm so honoured to receive a prestigious award like this one alongside such inspiring and impactful individuals,' said Ngounoue. 'As an African American female athlete, it's so important to me that we continue to celebrate initiatives like this one that have such an impact on so many people by breaking down barriers in sports.' Tennis Black List is the global celebration of Black and mixed black excellence across the game — spotlighting the unsung, the visionary and the next generation of changemakers. Taking place in the run up to The Championships at Wimbledon, the Tennis Black List recognises the contributions of individuals and organisations from grassroots level up to the professional game in Britain and internationally. It 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 an opportunity to inspire the next generation in the tennis community, with the commitment shown by the winners on and off the court. Awards were handed out in ten categories across the evening at the ceremony, with several recipients present at the The Queen's Club. Ngounoue added: 'A heartfelt thank you to the Tennis Black List founders Richard and Anne-Marie for this initiative in particular. I'm so grateful that you guys continue to uplift and celebrate excellence in black and mixed black communities in tennis both on and off the court.' Founders Anne-Marie Batson and Richard Sackey Addo said: 'This movement is about legacy. Tennis Black List is creating space for Black and mixed-black heritage excellence to be seen, honoured and remembered across all areas of tennis. We are building a global legacy that makes space for what is next.'
CBS News
30-01-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
SMU tennis player prepares for battle during Dallas Open and off the court
DALLAS — Several Southern Methodist University tennis players are hard at work preparing for the big competition. That includes a teen who's battling challenges on and off the court. It's a fast-paced day of training at the SMU tennis complex. Sophomore Trevor Svajda keeps the energy going leading into the opening weekend of the Dallas Open. "I'm very happy I got to play last year in the qualifying round," Svajda said. Hitting the court is Svajda's safe space. "When I step on the tennis court, I just try to forget about everything going on in my just normal life," Svajda said. Svajda played in London for Wimbledon Juniors when he got a call just after his first match. It was from his dad, Tom. "He had called me, and he let me know he was having some problems with his health," Svajda said. "He didn't know how serious they were, and then a couple of days later, he let me know that it was stage four cancer." Tom is battling colon cancer, back in California. Miles away, Svajda absorbed the alarming news and relied on support from his tennis family. "It was a huge shock for me, but I know he's going to get through it. You can always stay positive from there," Svajda said. "There's so many different parallels, but just like through a tennis match, you navigate, you problem solve you try to be resilient and persevere. It's the same thing with life," Grant Chen said. Chen, Svajda's tennis coach, knows all too well the pain of hearing a loved one has cancer. "I went through this challenge myself with my mom about ten years ago," Chen said. The tennis community organized a GoFundMe page for Svajda's dad. "He's been my coach since I was born. I started playing tennis at two, and he still helps me to this day, even though he's sick," Svajda said. The 18-year-old tennis player is competing in his second Dallas Open with the help of his team and parents rallying behind him and the fight he learned from his first coach, his dad, who continues to face his opponent every day.
