Ayan Broomfield is making sure Black women have support in tennis with the racism they face off the court.

Racism in tennis did not begin overnight, and many believe its roots trace back through Europe before echoing across American courts. The hostility and aggression Black players often endure still linger in the sport,

Roland Garros is almost here, and Frances Tiafoe will be aiming to build on his impressive showing in Paris from last year. After years of early exits, Tiafoe finally made a breakthrough at the French Open in 2025,

Tennis star Frances Tiafoe’s girlfriend, Ayan Broomfield, is shining a light on racism on and off the court. “A lot of the times when the [Ayan’s Aces] girls come, I do kind of give them a bit of a warning that they might get some weird stares and stuff.