Thanks to the contributions from the dynamic Williams sisters, a newly-renovated tennis arena is on its way to Washington, D.C. This new center will be 48,00 square feet and will be located in the city’s Ward 8.
Thanks in part to a generous donation from Venus and Serena Williams, the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center (SETLC) has undergone an $18 million renovation. Since the First Ladies of tennis served up a hefty amount for a worthy cause, the SETLC announced via a press release that the new arena will be called the Venus and Serena Williams Tennis Arena. The center will be unveiled at the SETLC’s Tennis Shoes, Ties & After Five Gala on November 7. The event will be hosted by the Recreation Wish List Committee (RWLC) and emceed by CBS News and Sports Broadcaster James “JB” Brown.
When referencing the upcoming event, President and Founder of RWLC Cora Masters Barry had this to say about the legendary tennis players:
“The support of Venus and Serena is something that has been a driving force behind the success of the Center from day one. We are privileged to be able to honor them with the naming of the new tennis arena and thrilled that they will be in attendance on November 7 for the unveiling and entire gala. The facility is going to be gorgeous, but it is just a building if we don’t do something great inside of it. I can’t wait to see kids of all ages pick up rackets and play on these new courts. That will be worth every brick and every penny.”