Own the Arena: Getting Ahead, Making a Difference, and Succeeding as the Only One

Former USTA President and CEO Katrina Adams provides a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership skills involved in hosting the U.S. Open, the largest and most lucrative sports event in the world. She offers valuable information on meeting life's tests on and off the tennis court, including having presence, being remembered, directing a conversation, and moving boldly in spaces where "you are the only one." Adams also covers good sportsmanship, treating others with respect, and being inclusive and open to diverse perspectives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

From the former President and CEO of the United States Tennis Association—the first black woman and youngest person ever to hold the position—comes a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership skills involved in hosting the U.S. Open,the largest and most lucrative sports event in the world—lessons that can be applied across business and to any life challenge.

One of professional tenniss Grand Slam Tournaments,the U.S. Open has been described as a fourteen-day Superbowl. This single tennis championship,held annually in New York City,attracts top professionals from around the globe,generates more money than any other sporting event—or any other sport over an entire season—and attracts more than 700,000 attendees and millions of television viewers.

In Own the Arena ,Katrina Adams offers a privileged,singular inside look at this sensational global event,while elaborating on what makes tennis the only sport of a lifetime. She opens with the womens 2018 championship match between Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams that ended in boos. This was Adamss last year as president and the whole world was watching. How would she respond? How should the press be handled? What needs to be said to Osaka? Serena? What does this break from decorum mean for the Open and the sport?

As Adams shares a wealth of stories from her career and personal life,as well as insights from top tennis professionals,she provides invaluable information on meeting lifes tests both on the tennis court and off.

Own the Arena offers fresh perspectives on having presence,being remembered,directing a conversation,and moving boldly in spaces where “you are the only one.” It also covers good sportsmanship—treating others with respect and by being inclusive and open to diverse perspectives. Tennis is a sport that requires both physical and mental strength,and Adams provides tips on how to improve both. She also discusses the importance of resilience and how to overcome setbacks and failures.

In addition to her personal experiences and insights,Adams also shares stories from other top tennis professionals,including Serena Williams,Roger Federer,and Rafael Nadal. These stories provide a glimpse into the lives of these athletes and their journey to success.

Overall,Own the Arena is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about leadership,sportsmanship,and the power of resilience. It is a inspiring and informative book that will leave readers feeling empowered and motivated to achieve their own goals.

Weight: 212g
Dimension: 133 x 203 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780062936844