Ava

Ava is a dedicated tennis player! She’s on court 25-30 hours a week! Loves the game and extremely committed

Placed 56th

in their group

Thank you for supporting Ava in this competition. Your participation made a huge impact for the Why Not You Foundation and their mission to empower change in the world, one individual at a time and one child at a time.

 

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What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

The rush of being a one girl band


Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

Coco gauff and Naomi Osaka are her favorite players! Being black girls that are killing it in tennis like her and for her to look up to such great role models


What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

Ava’s dedication! She refuses to quick even when she’s exhausted! She will stay out in the sun for hours until she gets it right! There’s been times she’s napped on the court just to stay on. Her determination and drive inspire me as her mom. She’s only 9

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