Kenneth Myers explains the rising interest in tennis


Posted: Jan 26, 2024 / 10:32 AM CST

Updated: Jan 26, 2024 / 10:32 AM CST

(KTAL/KMSS) – The United States Tennis Association is recommending tennis as a workout for those looking to get active.

23.6 Million people play tennis across the country largely for the benefits of the full-body workout the sport provides, according to the USTA

Kenneth Myers, director of tennis at the Bill Cockrell Tennis Center, will share insight on the sport’s growing participation.

Netflix is also looking to capitalize on the growing interest in the sport as they launch season two of BreakPoint, a docuseries produced by the streaming service, released on January 10.

Break Point takes a peek behind the net into the lives of players. Season two investigates the idea that tennis is experiencing a turning point, with a new generation of players garnering attention and the legends looking to retire.

Watch Kenneth Myers talk tennis live on January 26, at 11:30 a.m. here on KTALnews.com.


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