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USTA to Pay $9M to Kylie McKenzie Over Florida Abuse Claims

May 7, 2024, 03:10 PM

A federal jury in Florida has ordered the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to pay $9 million in damages to former tennis player Kylie McKenzie. The legal judgment came after McKenzie accused the USTA of failing to protect her from sexual abuse by her coach at a Florida training center when she was a teenager. This case highlights significant oversight issues within sports organizations regarding athlete safety and protection.