Episode #64 Michael Dowse
Michael Dowse, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the United States Tennis Association, joins Jed Hughes after the recent completion of the U.S. Open in New York City. Episode #64 features a look back at the 2020 Open affected by the pandemic and the 2021 edition that welcomed back fans, but maybe not all of the biggest stars in the sport. Daniil Medvedev held off grand-slam-seeking Novak Djokovic to win the men's singles title. Meanwhile, Emma Raducanu captured the women's singles title in history fashion. Dowse discusses his leadership style and formula for the USTA’s overall vision and its strategy for the growth of tennis participation at all levels, while also ensuring diversity throughout the sport. In fact, the sport has seen a growth of 4 million players since 2019.