The First Lady, who was introduced by Serena Williams, used the start of the tennis competition to further promote her Let's Move campaign at the Arthur Ashe Kids' Day in Queens, New York.
'It’s a great way to stay healthy, to stay fit, it’s a lifelong sport, it’s something I’ve tried to tell my kids - I forced them into playing tennis ... it’s a great way to stay active,' Mrs Obama said.
On the ball: Michelle Obama with Sasha and Malia at the Arthur Ashe Kids' Day for the start of the U.S. Open
Role models: The First Lady praises Serena Williams, left, and other players for promoting sport
The First Lady also praised King, who was at the children's day which traditionally opens the U.S. Open, calling her a 'living legend' who means so much to women and young athletes.
King won 20 Wimbledon titles during her career, and fought for equal pay for women after learning to play tennis on public courts by her Long Beach, California home.
'I didn’t have tennis role models, I didn’t live in a community where there were any tennis courts, and quite frankly I don’t think I knew a single person when I was young who even knew how to play tennis,' she said.
However, she said the sport was a great way to improve the body and mind and that she pushed her daughters, Sasha and Malia, to learn to play so they wouldn't struggle with it like she did when she first took to a court.
Fan: Michelle Obama plays a quick game of tennis at the start of the London Games in 2012
'You’re going to learn things like hard work, teamwork, discipline. That’s why playing sports is so important, and that’s what sports teaches you,' she said.
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'It’s a great way to stay healthy, to stay fit, it’s a lifelong sport, it’s something I’ve tried to tell my kids - I forced them into playing tennis ... it’s a great way to stay active,' Mrs Obama said.
On the ball: Michelle Obama with Sasha and Malia at the Arthur Ashe Kids' Day for the start of the U.S. Open
Role models: The First Lady praises Serena Williams, left, and other players for promoting sport
The First Lady also praised King, who was at the children's day which traditionally opens the U.S. Open, calling her a 'living legend' who means so much to women and young athletes.
King won 20 Wimbledon titles during her career, and fought for equal pay for women after learning to play tennis on public courts by her Long Beach, California home.
'I didn’t have tennis role models, I didn’t live in a community where there were any tennis courts, and quite frankly I don’t think I knew a single person when I was young who even knew how to play tennis,' she said.
However, she said the sport was a great way to improve the body and mind and that she pushed her daughters, Sasha and Malia, to learn to play so they wouldn't struggle with it like she did when she first took to a court.
Fan: Michelle Obama plays a quick game of tennis at the start of the London Games in 2012
'You’re going to learn things like hard work, teamwork, discipline. That’s why playing sports is so important, and that’s what sports teaches you,' she said.
Read more: Dailymail
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