By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Photo credit: Leylah Annie & Family Foundation/First Serve Miami
Leylah Fernandez’s pure commitment to the cause makes her a fan favorite.
Now, Fernandez is giving back to South Florida tennis fans—and empowering them to get in the game.
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Leylah Fernandez and her family’s nonprofit, the Leylah Annie & Family Foundation, have joined forces with First Serve Miami to launch a new community tennis initiative aimed at underserved youth.
Announced during the Miami Open celebrations, the program will kick off this summer at Buccaneer Park in Miami Gardens and offer free tennis instruction, mentorship, and academic enrichment for children ages 5 to 18.
“This partnership truly means a lot to me, as it brings together two things I’m incredibly passionate about – giving back to the community and sharing the love of tennis,” said…
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