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March 14, 2023

2023 US Open to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Equal Prize Money

The USTA today announced that the celebration of the 50th anniversary of equal prize money at the US Open will be the central theme of the 2023 US Open, and will be bolstered by a number of significant events and a multi-media campaign that will cross linear, digital, and social media channels. (Full story …)

March 13, 2023

Bob Bryan Named U.S. Davis Cup Captain

The USTA today announced that tennis legend and Davis Cup champion Bob Bryan has been named the next captain of the U.S. Davis Cup Team. Bryan assumes the role immediately and will make his debut as full-time captain with the U.S. team’s Group Stage Finals matches September 12-17. (Full story …)

March 9, 2023

ITHF Names Dan Faber New CEO, Patrick McEnroe New President

The International Tennis Hall of Fame today announced Dan Faber as the new Chief Executive Officer and Patrick McEnroe as the ITHF President. Both will start their positions on May 1. (Full story …)

March 6, 2023

USTA Honors 2023 National Grassroots Tennis Award Winners

The USTA announced its 2023 national awards recipients honored for their dedication and contributions to growing the sport of tennis both locally and nationwide. The seven awards were bestowed at the 2023 USTA Annual Meeting & Conference in Phoenix, Ariz. (Full story …)

March 2, 2023

Surge in Tennis Participation Led by Growth in Ethnic Diversity

The USTA announced further demographic information detailing the continued surge in tennis participation in the U.S. The breakdown reveals a significant increase in the Hispanic/Latino, Black/African-American, and Asian/Pacific Islander populations over the last three years. (Full story …)

March 1, 2023

USTA Taps Jake Garner as New US Open Tournament Referee

The USTA announced that Jake Garner, former US Open Chief Umpire and one of the world’s premier tennis officials, has been named US Open Tournament Referee, beginning with the 2023 US Open. (Full story …)

February 2, 2023

USTA Releases New, Free Mobile App for Tennis Info and Resources

The USTA recently released a new app, USTA Tennis, which is now available via the Apple App Store. The USTA Tennis mobile app, which will be free of charge, will give users access to a variety of resources, making it easier than ever for players to find play opportunities and improve their games. (Full story …)

January 31, 2023

Cardio Tennis Announces Instructor Training Courses

Check out Cardio Tennis instructor training in your area. Course fee is $75, and participants earn Continuing Education Credits from the USPTA, PTR and other national governing bodies. (Full story …)

January 18, 2023

USTA Hires Chief People & Culture Officer, a New Position

The USTA announced that Henry Lescaille, a multi-talented human resources executive with more than 30 years of experience in the field, has been named the USTA’s Chief People & Culture Officer. The position is newly-created by USTA Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Lew Sherr. (Full story …)

January 13, 2023

Tennis Participation Grows for Third Straight Year, to 23.6 Million

The USTA announced that in 2022, tennis participation increased for the third consecutive year in the U.S. Tennis participation grew by one million players last year with more than 23.6 million people playing the sport. (Full story …)

January 6, 2023

U.S. Team Set for Davis Cup Qualifying Tie vs. Uzbekistan

The USTA announced that Tommy Paul, Jenson Brooksby, Mackenzie McDonald, Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek will represent the U.S. for its Davis Cup by Rakuten Qualifying tie vs. Uzbekistan February 3-4 at the Olympic Tennis School in Tashkent. (Full story …)

January 5, 2023

ITA Adopts World Tennis Number as Official Rating for College Tennis

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), the governing body and coaches association for college tennis, announced that the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Number (WTN) is now the exclusive official rating of the ITA and college tennis. (Full story …)

December 18, 2022

Sky Sports Has Exclusive US Open TV, Digital Rights in U.K, Ireland

The USTA announced that it has granted Sky Sports the exclusive live television and digital rights to the US Open Tennis Championships in the United Kingdom and Ireland through 2027. The new agreement will begin with the 2023 US Open, starting on August 28. (Full story …)

December 15, 2022

Racquet Sports Industry Magazine Names 2022 ‘Champions of Tennis’

Michael McNulty of New Orleans, the president and chairman of the board for the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA), has been named “Person of the Year” for 2022 by Racquet Sports Industry magazine in the publication’s January 2023 issue. McNulty led off the magazine’s 22nd annual “Champions of Tennis Awards,” which honor people, businesses and organizations dedicated to improving the sport and business of tennis. (Full story …)

November 18, 2022

USTA Announces 4 Winners of 2022 Umpire Awards

The USTA announced that Dean Richardville, Patrick Zuraski, Chase Urban and Greg Allensworth were named winners of the Nicholas E. Powell Award, Woodie Walker C.A.R.E. Award, Jr. McGovern Award, and John T. McGovern Award, respectively. The awards, which honor those individuals who serve the game of tennis with distinction in their capacity as officials, will be given out at the 2022 Annual Umpire Awards, to be held virtually on November 18. (Full story …)

November 16, 2022

USTA Announces New Slate for 2023-2024 Board of Directors

The USTA announced its new slate of Board of Directors, including the election of Dr. Brian Hainline as USTA Chairman of the Board and President. The new Board has been elected to a two-year term that begins on January 1, 2023. (Full story …)

November 3, 2022

147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show to Be Held at USTA BJK NTC

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan, America’s second-longest continuously held sporting event, will be held May 8-9, 2023, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York City. This historic event is the centerpiece of Westminster Week. (Full story …)

October 14, 2022

USTA, Athleta Announce Partnership to Empower Women and Girls

The USTA announced a multi-year sponsorship deal with Athleta that will see the women’s and girls’ performance lifestyle brand serve as one of the official sponsors of USTA League, USTA Player Development Teaching Professional Initiatives and the USTA Foundation Excellence Girls’ Team. The partnership will aim to empower women and girls and reach new audiences of active tennis players. (Full story …)

October 12, 2022

Sportsmen's Breaks Ground on $5M Expansion in Dorchester, Mass.

On Oct. 12, next to a building that bears the faces of Venus Williams and tennis legend Arthur Ashe, the award-winning Sportsmen's Tennis & Enrichment Center in Dorchester, Mass., will break ground on a multi-year expansion. (Full story …)

Chad Docktor Named USTA Midwest ED Following Saunders Retirement

Chad Docktor, current Chief Operating Officer-Community Tennis for the USTA Midwest Section, has been named Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. Docktor will begin in his new role with the section on Jan. 1, after the retirement of longtime CEO Mark Saunders. (Full story …)

October 10, 2022

Pegula, Gauff, Keys, Collins, Townsend to Represent U.S. in Billie Jean King Cup Finals

The USTA and Billie Jean King Cup captain Kathy Rinaldi today announced that Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, Danielle Collins, Madison Keys and Taylor Townsend will represent the USA in the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals November 8-13 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Full story …)

September 20, 2022

Draws Announced for 2023 Davis Cup World Groups I and II Play-offs

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced the draws for the 2023 Davis Cup by Rakuten World Group I and World Group II Play-offs. (Full story …)

September 12, 2022

US Open Sets Records in Attendance, Viewership, Engagement, Sales

Two years removed from being held without spectators, the US Open redefined ‘spectacular’ in 2022 by breaking records for attendance, viewership, engagement, food and beverage and merchandise sales. (Full story …)

Exclusive Davis Cup Coverage on Tennis Channel and TC Platforms Starts Sept. 13

Tennis Channel will offer exclusive, live coverage of the Davis Cup Finals Group Stage across multiple platforms Sept. 13-18, including the three matches the United States will play in Glasgow, Scotland, Sept. 14-17. The network will carry Davis Cup competition on its original linear television network, its subscription streaming service Tennis Channel Plus and T2 - its second linear television network - which is free on Samsung TV Plus. (Full story …)

Kang, Moreira Lanai, Ngounoue, Ward win 2022 US Open Junior Sportsmanship Awards

Four of the US Open's future stars were awarded as the inaugural winners of the Junior Sportsmanship Award at the 2022 US Open. (Full story …)

2022 US Open Raises $2 Million for Ukraine Crisis Relief

The US Open raised $2 million in crisis relief for Ukraine through its collection of fundraising efforts throughout the 2022 event, starting with the Tennis Plays for Peace exhibition during Fan Week and continuing with donations from the US Open's corporate partners, the USTA, fans and private donors. (Full story …)

2022 US Open Breaks All-Time Attendance Records

The 2022 US Open broke the event's all-time attendance records, for both the two weeks of the main draw and the main draw and Fan Week combined. (Full story …)

September 8, 2022

USTA Foundation, Jersey Mike's Hold National Fundraising Event Sept. 10-11

Jersey Mike’s to run a national TV ad featuring USTA Foundation chairperson Chris Evert, donate 20% of all sales on Sept. 10-11 in support of the USTA Foundation’s “Rally for the Future” campaign (Full story …)

August 31, 2022

USTA Foundation Gala at US Open Raises Record $3 Million

The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the USTA, raised a record-breaking $3 million during its 2022 Gala - surpassing the $2 million raised in 2021. The gala was hosted on Opening Night at the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and co-chaired by sports broadcaster Bill Macatee and Tatiana Cancro of Jersey Mike’s. (Full story …)

August 18, 2022

IBM, USTA Announce Multi-Year Renewal Ahead of 2022 US Open

IBM and the USTA today announced a five-year renewal of their longstanding, 30-year partnership. From the launch of USOpen.org in 1995 to the introduction of the mobile app in 2009, and last year's debut of the IBM Power Index with Watson, IBM and the USTA have collaborated for more than three decades, today delivering a world-class platform that provides unparalleled, first-of-its-kind fan experiences through hybrid cloud and AI technologies. This year, they will continue to expand and enhance the US Open digital offerings with new features added to the US Open app and USOpen.org ahead of the 2022 tournament. (Full story …)

2022 US Open Player Prize Money Reaches $60 Million for First Time

The USTA announced that the 2022 US Open will award more than $60 million in total player compensation for the first time. This amount tops the $57.5 million number of 2021. (Full story …)

August 16, 2022

USTA Announces 2022 Outstanding Facility Award Recipients

The USTA today announced that 33 tennis facilities were named winners of the USTA’s annual Outstanding Facility Award, which recognizes excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country. (Full story …)

August 15, 2022

UF Names 12 Director of Racquets Certificate Course Graduates

The new Director of Racquets Certificate course at The University of Florida has completed its first year with 12 course graduates and over 40 current students. The certificate course, which is supported by USTA, USPTA and PTR, provides a business-based education for tennis and racquets professionals who want to develop into the role of director or who want to improve their competency within the role. (Full story …)

Fritz, Tiafoe, Paul, Sock, Ram to Play Davis Cup Group Stage in Glasgow

The USTA and United States Davis Cup Captain Mardy Fish today announced that Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul, Jack Sock and Rajeev Ram will represent the U.S. at the 2022 Davis Cup by Rakuten Finals - Group Stage September 13-18 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Full story …)

Cadillac Becomes Official Vehicle of the US Open With Multi-Year Deal

The USTA and Cadillac today announced a multi-year sponsorship for Cadillac to serve as the Official Vehicle of the US Open. The sponsorship begins with the 2022 US Open, where Cadillac will have a significant on-site presence at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, including prominent display of the first-ever all-electric Cadillac, the Cadillac LYRIQ1. (Full story …)

Beemok Capital to Acquire Cincinnati’s Western and Southern Open

Beemok Capital, the family office of businessman and philanthropist Benjamin Navarro, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cincinnati’s Western and Southern Open tournament from the U.S. Tennis Association. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. (Full story …)

August 10, 2022

US Open Launches Tournament-Long 'Tennis Plays for Peace' Relief Effort

The USTA today announced its comprehensive awareness and humanitarian aid plan to benefit the people of Ukraine under tennis’ established Tennis Plays for Peace program. Tennis Plays for Peace, comprised of all seven of tennis’ governing bodies, including the four Grand Slam events, has raised more than $1 million in humanitarian aid to date, and the USTA, in conjunctions with the broader tennis community, expects to raise at least $2 million more over the three weeks of the 2022 US Open. (Full story …)

August 4, 2022

Billie Jean King Joins PHIT America to Help Improve Kids' Health

Billie Jean King has joined PHIT America to help kids all over the nation improve their physical and mental health by implementing new school physical activity programs using the Billie Jean King Eye Coach Brain Training system. (Full story …)

July 21, 2022

USTA Foundation Receives $215K from Chase to Support 29 NJTLs

The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), today announced that for the ninth consecutive year, it has partnered with longtime US Open sponsor Chase to award 29 National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) chapters with $215,000 in total grants to support of year-round tennis and education programming. (Full story …)

June 28, 2022

USTA Foundation Awards Nearly $3 Million in Grants to 155 NJTL Chapters

The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), has awarded grants totaling nearly $3 million to 155 National Junior Tennis & Learning chapters (NJTL) in 41 states and the District of Columbia. (Full story …)

June 24, 2022

US Open Makes History with Expansion of Wheelchair Championships

The USTA announced that the US Open Wheelchair Championships presented by Deloitte will again expand in size, with expanded fields in the men’s and women’s divisions and the introduction of the inaugural US Open Junior Wheelchair Championship. (Full story …)

June 21, 2022

USTA Launches ITF World Tennis Number Widget on USTA.com

The USTA announced that individuals who have played in USTA events and programs are now able to access their ITF World Tennis Number at USTA.com. This will be the first look at the ITF World Tennis Number for the vast majority of players in the U.S. (Full story …)

June 14, 2022

USTA to Allow Russian, Belarusian Players to Compete at US Open Under Neutral Flag

The USTA will allow individual athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete in the 2022 US Open, but only under a neutral flag. (Full story …)

June 2, 2022

USPTA Board, Exec Committee Decide Not to Reapply for USTA Accreditation

After lengthy and thoughtful consideration, the U.S. Professional Tennis Association, Inc., an independent non-profit trade association, has elected to not reapply for full accreditation from the U.S. Tennis Association, the nation’s governing body over the sport. (Full story …)

USPTA Elects Not to Reapply for USTA Accreditation

The USPTA has elected not to reapply for USTA’s Accreditation Program at this time. An emailed statement and link to a video by USTA CEO John Embree went out to USPTA members this morning. (Full story …)

May 4, 2022

Top U.S. Juniors to Compete in World Team Event Qualies in Mexico

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced the 12 top juniors nominated to represent the U.S. in the qualifying rounds of the Junior Davis Cup and Junior Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas (16-and-under) and the ITF World Junior Tennis (14-and-under), the world’s premier junior team competitions. The events will be played on May 5-7 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. (Full story …)

U.S. Captures 6 Titles at ITF Super-Seniors World Team Chps.

American teams won six of the 10 titles at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Super-Seniors World Team Championships in Palm Beach County, Florida last week. The women’s and men’s teams each won three titles while the four other teams finished as runners-up. (Full story …)

May 2, 2022

It's Time to Celebrate 'National Tennis Month'!

The USTA today announced that throughout the month of May, providers, facilities, parks and recreation departments and tennis players from across the country will join Tennis Industry United, the USTA and the 17 USTA Sections to celebrate “National Tennis Month.” (Full story …)

April 12, 2022

Lew Sherr Named USTA CEO and Executive Director

The USTA today announced that Lew Sherr, the current Chief Revenue Officer of the USTA, has been named USTA Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. According to USTA Chairman of the Board and President Mike McNulty, Sherr will begin in his new role on May 2. (Full story …)

April 5, 2022

Tennis Loses John Callen, Longtime USTA Southern Executive Director

The Southern Tennis Association mourns the passing of John Callen, 69, beloved USTA Southern Executive Director & COO for 33 years. After he battled cancer for more than a year, Callen passed away peacefully on April 3 with his wife, Frances, and their daughters by his side at his home in Johns Creek, Ga. (Full story …)

April 1, 2022

Southern Tennis Foundation Establishes Mike McNulty Scholarship

The Southern Tennis Foundation, the charitable affiliate of the USTA Southern Section, is initiating a fundraising campaign to endow a college scholarship in the name of USTA Chairman of the Board and President Mike McNulty. (Full story …)

March 30, 2022

USTA New England Names Lindsey Keeler as New Executive Director

The United States Tennis Association New England Section Board of Directors is excited to announce the appointment of Lindsey Keeler as the association’s new Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer. (Full story …)

March 15, 2022

Tennis Sees Significant Growth in 2021 Participation, Equipment Sales

The USTA announced that tennis saw significant growth in both participation and equipment sales in 2021, which marks the second consecutive year of this trend. (Full story …)

March 10, 2022

USTA Mid-Atlantic Unveils Plans for World-Class Tennis Campus

The USTA Mid-Atlantic Section (USTA MAS) announced plans to build a state-of-the-art 36-court tennis campus in Loudoun County, Va., creating an unparalleled hub for year-round community health and wellness through tennis. (Full story …)

March 9, 2022

Tennis Providers: Celebrate Tennis at TIU Events in Boston, Cary, K.C.

In April, Tennis Industry United Partner Organizations will be hosting free “appreciation parties” in Boston, Cary, N.C., and Kansas City in an effort to thank tennis directors, teaching professionals, and community leaders for all they’re doing to keep tennis thriving in and around these communities. (Full story …)

March 2, 2022

Tennis Channel to Air U.S. Davis Cup Match vs. Colombia

Tennis Channel will have live coverage of the U.S. Davis Cup team’s qualifying competition with Colombia in Reno, Nevada, March 4-5. All five matches of the two-day event will appear on the network and its streaming service Tennis Channel Plus, beginning Friday, March 4, at 7 p.m. ET. The winning country will advance to the Davis Cup Finals November 23-27. (Full story …)

February 17, 2022

Group Stage of Davis Cup Finals to be Held in September

The International Tennis Federation and Kosmos Tennis have announced the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals will take place in September from 2022 onwards. As per the initial changes made to the Davis Cup based on player feedback, the event will be hosted across four cities (previously three), with each staging one group of four teams from 14 - 18 September this year. (Full story …)

February 10, 2022

USTA New England Begins Search for Executive Director

USTA New England (USTANE) announced that it has begun its search for a new Executive Director. Applications are now being accepted. (Full story …)

February 4, 2022

APP Tour to Host N.Y. City Open Pball Event at National Tennis Center

The Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) Tour announced an historic three-year agreement to stage the APP New York City Open on the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. (Full story …)

January 31, 2022

USTA President Shares Message on National Tennis Month for May

USTA Chairman of the Board and President Michael McNulty shared a message on Monday about the upcoming National Tennis Month for the month of May. Visit usta.com/NationalTennisMonth to download the National Tennis Month logo and NTM email signature, and later this month, other free resources to help promote tennis and your business for NTM. (Full story …)

USTA Foundation Campaign Reaches $10 Million in Donations for NJTLs

The USTA Foundation raised more than $10 million in 2021, the first year of the Foundation’s three-year, $20 million Rally for the Future campaign. With approximately $6 million of those funds already distributed to support National Tennis & Learning chapters (NJTL) to support under-resourced youth through free or low-cost tennis and education programs, additional funds will continue to be utilized for ongoing programming including NJTL chapters, grants and scholarships. (Full story …)

January 19, 2022

Reno to Host U.S. vs. Colombia Davis Cup Match March 4-5

The USTA today announced that the United States Davis Cup Team will come to Reno, Nevada, for the first time as the U.S. takes on Colombia in a 2022 Davis Cup by Rakuten Qualifier March 4-5 at the Reno Events Center. (Full story …)

January 18, 2022

USTA Partners With PlayCore to Positively Impact Communities

The United States Tennis Association is excited to announce a partnership with PlayCore, an industry-leading play and recreation company, with the aim of positively impacting local communities through innovative tennis hubs. (Full story …)

December 10, 2021

Racquet Sports Industry Magazine Names 2021 ‘Champions of Tennis’

Toni Wiley of Sportsmen’s Tennis & Enrichment Center is Racquet Sports Industry magazine’s “Person of the Year” and USTA Southern Executive Director John Callen receives RSI’s inaugural “Lifetime Achievement Award,” while individuals and organizations from across the country are recognized in 24 additional categories. (Full story …)

USTA Names Recipients of Grassroots Tennis Awards

The USTA announced its 2021 awards recipients honored for their dedication and contributions to growing the sport of tennis both locally and nationwide. The six awards were bestowed at the 2021 USTA Celebrating Community Champions virtual ceremony on Dec. 8. (Full story …)

December 8, 2021

Dowse Announces Resignation as USTA CEO & Exec Director

Michael Dowse, who led the USTA through two years of the COVID pandemic, during which the US Open was preserved and interest and participation in tennis dramatically rebounded, has decided to step down from his CEO post effective March 2022. (Full story …)

Mike Dowse to Step Down as USTA CEO on March 1

USTA CEO and Executive Director Michael Dowse is resigning his position, effective March 1. Here's the statement from USTA President Mike McNulty. (Full story …)

December 1, 2021

ASBA Announces Publication of Updated 'Tennis Courts' Construction Manual

The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders, designers and suppliers of materials for tennis courts, running tracks, sports fields and indoor and outdoor courts and recreational facilities, has announced the publication of the 2021 edition of "Tennis Courts: Construction & Maintenance Manual," which it produces jointly with the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA). (Full story …)

November 16, 2021

Billie Jean King Cup Returns to Asheville, N.C., in April

The USTA announced that the U.S. Billie Jean King Cup Team will return to Asheville, N.C., for the third time in five years, as the Harrah’s Cherokee Center has been selected to host the United States’ Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas 2022 Qualifying matchup vs. Ukraine April 15-16, 2022. (Full story …)

USTA Announces Winners of 2021 Umpire Awards

The USTA announced Doug Rice, Lynda Hinshaw, Scotty Moore, and Beverly Kris Jaeger-Helton as the winners of the Nicholas E. Powell Award, Woodie Walker C.A.R.E. Award, Jr. McGovern Award, and John T. McGovern Award, respectively. (Full story …)

November 3, 2021

In Memoriam: Jane Brown Grimes, Former USTA and ITHF President

Jane Brown Grimes, who held roles as President and CEO of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Managing Director of the Women’s Professional Tennis Council (precursor to today’s WTA), and Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO of the USTA, died at home in New York City on November 2. (Full story …)

October 28, 2021

Tennis Channel to be Exclusive Home of 2021 Billie Jean King Cup Finals

Tennis Channel and its streaming service Tennis Channel Plus will be the exclusive U.S. homes of the 2021 Billie Jean King Cup Finals, live from Prague November 1-6. The event, formerly known as Fed Cup, is the women’s “World Cup of tennis” and features the best players in the sport representing their countries on national teams. Coverage begins Monday, Nov. 1, at 5:30 a.m. ET. (Full story …)

October 25, 2021

Isner, Opelka, Fritz, Sock, Ram Named to Davis Cup Team for Finals

The USTA and United States Davis Cup Captain Mardy Fish today announced that John Isner, Reilly Opelka, Taylor Fritz, Jack Sock and Rajeev Ram will represent the U.S. at the Davis Cup by Rakuten Finals Nov. 25-Dec. 5 in Turin, Italy, and Madrid, Spain. (Full story …)

September 30, 2021

Jorge Andrew, Andy Andrews to Enter Southern Tennis Hall of Fame

The Southern Tennis Foundation and USTA Southern announced two tennis luminaries - Jorge Andrew and Andy Andrews - have been elected to the 2022 class of the Southern Tennis Hall of Fame. (Full story …)

September 16, 2021

Houston Tennis Association Names Emily Schaefer as new E.D.

The Houston Tennis Association has named Emily Schaefer as its new executive director. She succeeds Cheryl Hultquist, who has volunteered and worked for the nonprofit organization for more than 40 years. (Full story …)

September 13, 2021

2021 US Open Completes ‘Greatest Return’

Following a 2020 US Open that was contested without spectators for the first time, the 2021 US Open welcomed back fans and all competitions for an event that lived up to its billing of the ‘Greatest Return,’ on the court and off. (Full story …)

September 10, 2021

USTA Foundation Awards $60,000 in Scholarships to Youth Players

The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the USTA, announced that Ivy Wilson of Jenks, Okla., and Leena Bennetto of Vernon, British Columbia, have been named the 2021 Novo Nordisk Donnelly Scholarship national recipients, each receiving a $10,000 scholarship administered by the USTA Foundation. (Full story …)

US Open to Recognize and Remember Those Affected by Tragic Events of 9/11

The USTA will recognize and remember all those affected by the terrorist attacks that took place in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., twenty years ago on 9/11/01. (Full story …)

September 2, 2021

Slinger Named 'Official Practice Partner' of USTA Chicago District

Slinger Bag has entered into a partnership agreement with the Chicago District Tennis Association (CDTA), one of 13 districts within the USTA/Midwest Section. With this partnership, Slinger will work with the CDTA to enhance its mission to create, sustain, and grow enthusiasm for the game of tennis throughout Chicagoland. (Full story …)

USTA Celebrates Historically Black Colleges and Universities

A celebration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) will be center stage at the 2021 US Open on Thursday, September 2, as the United States Tennis Association (USTA) honors the history and contributions of HBCUs to the sport of tennis and society. (Full story …)

August 31, 2021

USTA Foundation 20th Gala Raises Record-Breaking $2 Million

he USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), today announced it raised more than $2 million during its 2021 gala - a record-breaking night - after surpassing the $1.4 million raised in 2018. The gala was hosted during last night’s US Open opening night at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and co-chaired by sports broadcaster Bill Macatee and Tatiana Cancro of Jersey Mike’s. (Full story …)

August 27, 2021

US Open Digital Engagement to Feature Virtual Grounds Experience

The USTA announced that the 2021 US Open will feature an immersive Virtual Grounds experience via USOpen.org and the US Open app as part of a wide-ranging and innovative fan-engagement suite designed to allow fans everywhere to experience and interact with the US Open like never before across digital, social and broadcast media. (Full story …)

August 24, 2021

USTA Enters Agreement for U.S. Coach Access to ITF Academy

The USTA announced that it has entered into a Gold Membership Agreement with the International Tennis Federation (ITF), which will give U.S. certified coaches and teaching professionals access to the ITF Academy, the ITF’s official online education platform. (Full story …)

US Open Looks to Inspire Social Change with 'Be Open' Platform

The USTA announced the expansion of its social responsibility campaign, “Be Open,” leveraging the global stage of the 2021 US Open to promote and amplify important messages of progress, positivity and equality. (Full story …)

August 23, 2021

US Open to Offer $57.5 Million in Total Player Prize Money

The USTA announced that the US Open will offer $57.5 million in total player compensation in 2021, slightly surpassing the record payout set in 2019 prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Full story …)

August 19, 2021

USTA Names 2021 Outstanding Facility Award Recipients

The USTA announced that 25 tennis facilities were named winners of the USTA’s annual Outstanding Facility Award, which recognizes excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country. (Full story …)

August 16, 2021

USTA Foundation to Award Over $400,000 in College Scholarships

The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), today announced that it has granted 46 high school students a variety of college scholarships totaling $435,000. (Full story …)

ITF Global Tennis Report 2021 Shows Worldwide Participation Gains

The ITF has published the ITF Global Tennis Report 2021, which assesses the impact of the pandemic on worldwide tennis participation and other measurables and reveals that tennis participation continues to rise globally. (Full story …)

August 12, 2021

US Open Qualifying Tourney Closed to Public for 2021

For 2021, the US Open Qualifying Tournament will not be open for fans to attend. After consulting with local health authorities and the US Open medical team, it was determined that it was the right decision to ensure the health and safety of all. (Full story …)

July 15, 2021

USTA Foundation Awards $1.07M to 105 NJTL Chapters

The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), has awarded grants totaling more than $1,070,000 to 105 National Junior Tennis & Learning chapters (NJTL) in 36 states and the District of Columbia. (Full story …)

Lin-Manuel Miranda Voices New US Open Marketing Campaign

The United States Tennis Association today announced that award-winning songwriter, actor, director and life-long New Yorker Lin-Manuel Miranda has lent his highly-recognizable voice to the 2021 US Open marketing campaign. Titled “The Greatest Return,” the multi-dimensional marketing campaign captures the anticipation and excitement of the return to full capacity of America’s Grand Slam. (Full story …)

July 14, 2021

Tennis Channel is Exclusive Home of US Open Series

Tennis Channel will be the exclusive home of the entire US Open Series, the seven-week, nine-tournament circuit that leads up to the US Open at the end of August. From now through August 28, the network and its streaming service Tennis Channel Plus will be the only places to catch live and on-demand action from the annual North American series. (Full story …)

July 13, 2021

US Open Series Launches This Week With 9 ATP and WTA Events

The US Open Series returns for its 18th season in 2021, featuring its largest schedule since 2013. Nine WTA and ATP Tour summer tournaments will be played over six weeks leading up to the 2021 US Open, launching this week with the Hall of Fame Open ATP 250 in Newport, R.I. (Full story …)

July 1, 2021

USTA Names Tokyo U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Tennis Teams

The USTA, the governing body for the sport of tennis in the United States, made a historic announcement today when they jointly announced the 19 players that will represent the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Tennis Teams for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Japan. (Full story …)

June 25, 2021

New Zealand vs. Korea Davis Cup Tie to be at HOF in Newport, R.I.

New Zealand’s Davis Cup World Group 1 tie vs Korea, Republic on September 17 & 18 will be held at the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, USA. The grass court venue has a celebrated history of hosting international tennis and holds an annual ATP event each July, the Hall of Fame Open. (Full story …)

June 24, 2021

USTA Announces 2021 Collegiate Summer Team

Ten of the best college players in the country will travel the USTA Pro Circuit this summer as the 2021 Collegiate Summer Team, an initiative by the USTA to support elite NCAA athletes as they test the waters on the professional tour. (Full story …)

June 22, 2021

Nominate for the USTA Outstanding Facility Awards

Do you know an outstanding tennis facility in your area? Do you work at or manage a facility that you feel deserves national recognition? Apply now for the 39th annual USTA Outstanding Facility Awards program. (Full story …)

June 17, 2021

2021 US Open to Be At 100% Fan Capacity; Tix Go On Sale July 15

The United States Tennis Association today announced that fans will be welcomed back to the US Open for the 2021 tournament, and that tickets to the event will be put on sale to the general public on Thursday, July 15, beginning at 12 pm ET. (Full story …)

June 15, 2021

USTA Launches Junior Wheelchair Tennis Tournament Series

The USTA launched the new USTA Junior Wheelchair Tennis Tournament Series, a group of nationally-ranked tournaments taking place across the country. The series began June 11-13 with the River City Slam in Goochland, Va. (Full story …)

USTA Southern Executive Director John Callen to Retire

John Callen, currently the longest serving USTA section executive director, announced his retirement, effective Jan. 31, 2022. In 1989, Callen was named USTA Southern Executive Director and now also serves as its Chief Operating Officer. (Full story …)

May 27, 2021

USTA Partners with PHIT America to Get Kids Active and Healthy

The USTA announced a partnership with PHIT America, a national charity focused on improving the physical and mental health of children in the U.S., by providing increased physical activity programs. As part of the partnership, the USTA will be the Presenting Sponsor of the new PHIT America “Play Tennis” program, designed to provide free tennis curriculum and youth equipment to after-school and out-of-school programs. (Full story …)

May 21, 2021

USTA Foundation, Tiger Woods, Winward Support National Day of Learning

After a year where COVID-19 caused unprecedented educational disruption, the Carol Kimmelman Athletic and Academic Campus brought together several leading nonprofits to host a National Day of Learning on May 14 to help students uncover new strengths and passions and stay engaged in their education. (Full story …)

May 20, 2021

USTA Foundation Launches 'Rally for the Future' Fundraising Campaign

Campaign sets $20 million target over the next three years to support NJTL chapters’ tennis and education programs for under-resourced youth. (Full story …)

May 18, 2021

Madrid, Innsbruck, Turin to Simultaneously Open Davis Cup Finals

The cities of Madrid (Spain), Innsbruck (Austria) and Turin (Italy) will simultaneously host the first ties of the Davis Cup by Rakuten Finals 2021 on Thursday 25 November. (Full story …)

May 14, 2021

Tennis Channel to Show NCAA Div. 1 Men's, Women's Chps. Live

Tennis Channel will again be the exclusive television home of the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships, with live coverage set for Wednesday, May 19, through Saturday May 22. (Full story …)

May 13, 2021

USTA Brings Aboard MLK Consulting to Help Grow Cardio Tennis

The USTA announced that they have retained MLK Consulting, led by Michele Krause, to help grow Cardio Tennis® across the United States. MLK Consulting will lead efforts in the development of a national Cardio Tennis strategy for promotion, education, training, and implementation. As tennis participation continues to increase across the country, Cardio Tennis is a key component in engaging and retaining new and returning players. (Full story …)

May 5, 2021

USTA Announces 'Growing the Game' Grants to Help Rebuild the Sport

The USTA announced the next phase of its funding to continue rebuilding the sport of tennis. The initial funding effort began in April 2020 and was designed to provide immediate relief, spur the industry’s recovery, and help the industry rebuild through a year severely impacted by the COVID-19 virus. (Full story …)

April 30, 2021

USTA Partners with Reforestation Nonprofit 'One Tree Planted'

The United States Tennis Association announced a partnership with reforestation non-profit One Tree Planted, that will see a tree planted in honor of each participant in the 2021 NTRP National Championships that concluded last week. (Full story …)

April 28, 2021

2021 Junior Davis Cup, BJK Cup to be in Turkey Sept. 28-Oct. 3

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced that the 2021 Junior Davis Cup and Junior Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Finals will be held in Antalya, Turkey from 28 September to 3 October 2021. (Full story …)

April 27, 2021

Share #NationalTennisMonth to Celebrate Tennis

As tennis participation surges in the U.S., players and tennis organizations across the country are encouraged to promote May as National Tennis Month—a time to get out on the court and experience the fun, competition and long-term health benefits of the lifetime sport. (Full story …)

April 26, 2021

Celebrate National Tennis Month in May!

May is once again National Tennis Month! Share this monthlong celebration of tennis with the hashtag #NationalTennisMonth and plug your grassroots programs into this great promotion to grow the sport. Read USTA President Mike McNulty's message on NTM. (Full story …)

March 25, 2021

USTA, ITA Enter Strategic Alliance to Elevate College Tennis

ORLANDO, Fla., March 25, 2021 - The USTA and ITA have entered into a new strategic alliance that formalizes the two organizations’ ongoing collaboration to strengthen and elevate collegiate tennis. This alliance between the sport’s national governing body and its college coaches association brings greater focus and resources to both new and existing initiatives. (Full story …)

February 24, 2021

USTA to Provide $100,000 in Scholarships to PTM Students in 2021-22

The USTA announced that it will partner with the U.S. Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) to grant up to $100,000 in scholarships to current or incoming college students enrolled in Professional Tennis Management programs, a move to support students looking to pursue careers in the tennis industry. (Full story …)

February 17, 2021

Paul Annacone Joins USTA SoCal Player Development Effort

USTA Southern California is pleased to announce that legendary tennis player, coach, and broadcaster Paul Annacone has joined the USTA SoCal Player Development effort. (Full story …)

February 15, 2021

Tennis Loses Former USTA President Bumpy Frazer

USTA President Michael McNulty shared his thoughts last week on the loss of former USTA President Bumpy Frazer. (Full story …)

February 12, 2021

U.S. Tennis Participation Surges in 2020, Adding 4 Million Players

The USTA announced that tennis participation increased by 22% in 2020, with 21.64 million people hitting the courts according to recent data from the Physical Activity Council’s Participation (PAC) report produced by Sports Marketing Surveys. The survey and report monitor more than 120 different sports and activities participated in by Americans. (Full story …)

February 4, 2021

In Memoriam: Tennis Champion Tony Trabert

On February 3, Tony Trabert, one of the country’s greatest players, who helped to promote this sport for decades, passed away. Here’s the message that USTA President and Chairman of the Board Michael McNulty sent out. (Full story …)

February 3, 2021

USTA SoCal Announces 2021 Partnership with Tecnifibre

USTA Southern California and Tecnifibre are pleased to announce a new partnership beginning in 2021 in which Tecnifibre will be the Official Ball of the Signature Series, a collection of elite major tournaments on the USTA SoCal competitive schedule. (Full story …)

January 19, 2021

Hall of Fame to host Black History Month Virtual Speaker Series

The International Tennis Hall of Fame will commemorate Black History Month by hosting two free online speaking programs that shine a light on the history of Black tennis and its cultural impact on and off the tennis courts. (Full story …)

January 18, 2021

Michael Joyce, Jenna Worswick Join USTA Player Development

Renowned women's coach Michael Joyce, who has coached multiple Grand Slam champions, including Maria Sharapova, and strength and conditioning coach Jenna Worswick have joined USTA Player Development in full-time roles. (Full story …)

December 16, 2020

Racquet Sports Industry Names 2020 ‘Champions of Tennis’

Michael Dowse, the CEO and executive director of the U.S. Tennis Association, has been named “Person of the Year” for 2020 by Racquet Sports Industry magazine in the publication’s January 2021 issue. Dowse led off the magazine’s 20th annual “Champions of Tennis Awards,” which honor people, businesses and organizations dedicated to improving the sport and business of tennis. (Full story …)

December 3, 2020

USTA Names Marisa Grimes as Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer

The USTA announced the appointment of Marisa Grimes as the company’s Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer. Grimes, who will begin her new role in January 2021, will report to USTA CEO and Executive Director, Michael Dowse. (Full story …)

Tennis Industry Shows Growth in the Face of the Pandemic

The USTA announced that recent data and information surrounding racquet sales and participation have shown that the tennis industry has shown strength amid the pandemic. (Full story …)

November 16, 2020

McNulty Tops Slate for 2021-2022 USTA Board of Directors

The USTA announced its new slate of Board of Directors, including the election of Michael J. McNulty III as USTA Chairman of the Board and President. The new Board has been elected to a two-year term that begins on January 1, 2021. (Full story …)

November 13, 2020

Dennis & Pat Van der Meer Higher Education Scholarships Established

The Southern Tennis Foundation (STF) and the Professional Tennis Registry Foundation (PTRF) announced the establishment of the Dennis & Pat Van der Meer Higher Education Scholarships. (Full story …)

October 20, 2020

Rome, Ga., to Host 2021-23 Tennis On Campus Southern Championship

The Greater Rome (Ga.) Convention & Visitors Bureau has been selected as the host of the 2021-2023 USTA Tennis On Campus Southern Championship, USTA Southern Manager and Tournament Director Jeff Smith announced. (Full story …)

Macon Gains 2022 USTA Southern JTT Section Championships

The Macon (Ga.) Tennis Association (MTA) has been selected as the host of the 2021 and 2022 USTA Southern Junior Team Tennis Section Championships, USTA Southern Manager and Tournament Director James Tart announced. (Full story …)

October 14, 2020

USTA National Campus Awarded 2023 NCAA D1, D2, D3 Chps.

The NCAA announced that the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla., will host the 2023 NCAA Division I, II, and III Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships as part of a hybrid bid proposed by the USTA to bring all NCAA tennis championships to a single site. (Full story …)

October 13, 2020

Industry Veteran Maule Joins USTA to Lead Engagement & Services

The USTA has announced the appointment of industry leader Mickey Maule as the company’s managing director of engagement & services. Maule will play a significant role in supporting the engagement of providers and players, with a focus on adding value within a business-to-business and business-to-consumer framework. (Full story …)

October 6, 2020

USTA, Genesis Health Clubs Partner to Grow Tennis Participation

The USTA and Genesis Health Clubs today announced a strategic partnership that brings together the national governing body for tennis in the United States with one of the largest health and tennis club companies in the country. (Full story …)

October 1, 2020

Tech Startup Helps Keep Tournaments Alive in U.S.

Match Tennis App® is helping keep tennis tournaments alive throughout the United States through the creation of its Virtual Tournament Desk® (VTD) technology. (Full story …)

September 17, 2020

ITF Renames Fed Cup the 'Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas'

The ITF has announced that Fed Cup, the women’s world cup of tennis, has been renamed the Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas. (Full story …)

September 15, 2020

'Southern Cares' Funds Tennis Industry with $803,800

Last April, the USTA Southern Board of Directors voted to fund a new initiative, named Southern Cares. After extensive outreach to the tennis industry in the Southern Section, USTA Southern awarded $803,800 to 917 recipients for an average of $876.55. (Full story …)

September 14, 2020

USTA Announces 2020 NJTL Essay Grant Awards

USTA Foundation, the national charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), today announced the 10 winners of the 22nd annual NJTL Essay Grant. The winners, ranging in ages from 10 to 18 who participate in National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) chapters nationwide, were selected from more than 1,000 entries. Deloitte, the world’s largest professional services organization by revenue, will return as the presenting sponsor of the NJTL essay grant virtual awards ceremony. (Full story …)

September 13, 2020

USTA Foundation Thanks Jersey Mike's Subs for Celebrating Rally to Rebuild

As a part of the ongoing Rally to Rebuild campaign, the USTA Foundation, the national charitable arm of the USTA, thanks Jersey Mike’s Subs for celebrating the USTA Foundation’s efforts. On Saturday, September 12, Jersey Mike's celebrated the USTA Foundation's mission to bring tennis and education together to change lives by donating $1 million to the organization. (Full story …)

September 7, 2020

USTA Announces Partnership with ThanksUSA

The USTA announced a partnership with ThanksUSA, a national charity that supports military families through education. The partnership was announced on US Open “Lt. Joe Hunt Military Appreciation Day.” (Full story …)

August 31, 2020

US Open to Serve as Platform to Support Grassroots, Tennis Industry

The USTA announced plans to capitalize on opportunities throughout the US Open to drive awareness of a variety of key initiatives to promote and develop the growth of tennis throughout the country. (Full story …)

August 29, 2020

USTA to Make Major Changes to Membership Model

USTA CEO Mike Dowse sent out a letter on Friday, Aug. 28, to the USTA Family, explaining key changes to USTA membership. Read the full email from Dowse. (Full story …)

August 26, 2020

USTA Statement on Pause in Play of the Western & Southern Open

Statement on Pause in Play of the Western & Southern Open: As a sport, tennis is collectively taking a stance against racial inequality and social injustice that once again has been thrust to the forefront in the United States. The USTA, ATP Tour, and WTA have decided to recognize this moment in time by pausing tournament play at the Western & Southern Open on Thursday, August 27. Play will resume on Friday, August 28. (Full story …)

US Open Launches New Social Activation Campaign: 'Be Open'

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced the launch of its new social responsibility campaign, “Be Open,” leveraging the stage of the 2020 US Open to promote and amplify important messages of progress, positivity and equality. (Full story …)

August 19, 2020

USTA Middle States Announces 'The Tennis Conference' During September

USTA Middle States recently announced The Tennis Conference, a month-long, digital training experience, organized as a benefit to the outstanding provider network of USTA Middle States and beyond. (Full story …)

USTA Foundation to Award $310,000 in College Scholarships

he USTA Foundation, the national charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), announced that it has granted 32 high school students a variety of college scholarships totaling $310,000. (Full story …)

Chubb Becomes Official Insurance Sponsor of US Open

The USTA announced that Chubb has become the official insurance sponsor of the US Open under a new, multi-year agreement that begins immediately. (Full story …)

August 18, 2020

USTA Cancels National Junior Events, Adult Category 1 Events

Due to the situation surrounding COVID-19, the USTA has canceled all National junior events through Oct. 12, as well as all adult Category 1 events, comprising the Adult, Open, Family, and Age divisions, through the end of 2020. (Full story …)

Tennis Leaders Support National Petition for Healthy Kids

PHIT America, a national charity dedicated to improving children’s health and academic performance, is launching the Petition For Healthy Kids campaign promoted by over 100 national and local influencers with the goal to get 50 million kids physically active by 2030 through school and community physical activity programs. (Full story …)

August 17, 2020

2020 US Open Offers $53.4 Million in Total Player Compensation

The USTA announced that the US Open will offer $53.4 million in total player compensation in 2020 - nearly 95 percent of its total from 2019 - with $7.6 million dedicated toward player relief from the COVID-19 pandemic. (Full story …)

BlueGrace Logistics Appoints Stacey Allaster to Board of Directors

BlueGrace Logistics announces the appointment of Stacey Allaster to the BlueGrace Board of Directors, effective immediately. (Full story …)

August 13, 2020

USTA Cancels Pro Circuit Events in the U.S. in September

Due to the ongoing situation surrounding COVID-19, the USTA has cancelled all ITF World Tennis Tour and ATP Challenger events taking place in the U.S. in September. (Full story …)

BODYARMOR Partners with US Open Tennis Championships

BODYARMOR Sports Drink and the USTA announced a new partnership that names BODYARMOR LYTE as the Official Sports Drink of the US Open Tennis Championships. The new multi-year agreement begins immediately. (Full story …)

July 23, 2020

Slinger Bag Partners With USTA Mid-Atlantic for Community Challenge

Slinger Bag Inc. announced its partnership with the USTA Mid-Atlantic Section (USTA MAS) #ServeItForward Junior Team Summer Community Challenge. (Full story …)

July 9, 2020

USTA Offers First-Ever Net Generation Virtual Summer Camp

The USTA announced the first-ever Net Generation Virtual Summer Camp, taking place July 20-24 via the USTA’s Facebook and Twitter pages. (Full story …)

June 24, 2020

US Open to Host Wheelchair Tennis Competition Sept. 10-13

The USTA announced that the 2020 US Open Wheelchair Tennis Competition will be held September 10-13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y., its traditional place on the US Open calendar. (Full story …)

June 18, 2020

ITA, USTA Partner on Coach Mentorship Program

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) in partnership with the USTA announced the creation of a ten-month coach mentorship and development program. The pilot program will consist of 12 mentorship pairs - a veteran college coach will be paired with an up-and-coming coach. The mentorship pairs span the divisions and include assistant coaches as well as head coaches. (Full story …)

June 17, 2020

USTA Announces Return of Tennis With 2020 US Open, W&S Open

In a historic decision for the tennis industry and sports fans around the world, the USTA is proud to announce today that both the 2020 US Open and 2020 Western & Southern Open will be held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (NTC) in Flushing Meadows, N.Y., this summer. Hosting these tournaments marks an important moment for the sport of tennis, the New York market and the global sporting community as tennis returns to action. (Full story …)

June 16, 2020

US Open, Cincy Tourney to be Played in NYC Starting in Aug.

We are incredibly excited that Governor Cuomo and New York State have today approved our plan to host the 2020 US Open and 2020 Western & Southern Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. (Full story …)

June 11, 2020

Stacey Allaster Named US Open Tournament Director

The USTA announced that Stacey Allaster, its Chief Executive, Professional Tennis, has been named Tournament Director of the US Open, effective immediately. Allaster becomes the first female Tournament Director in the US Open’s 140-year history. (Full story …)

June 8, 2020

USTA Announces Sweeping Plan to Reorganize, Prioritize

The USTA announced a transformational plan that aligns the organization to both execute against the USTA mission to promote and develop the growth of tennis as well as combat the negative long-reaching financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Full story …)

June 1, 2020

ITF, Grand Slams Join Forces to Support Wheelchair Tennis

The four Grand Slam tournaments and the ITF have come together to pledge over $300,000 in financial support for wheelchair tennis. The fund will provide grants to help wheelchair athletes and national association event hosts impacted by the suspension of the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour and postponement of major wheelchair tournaments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Full story …)

May 28, 2020

USTA Awards PTR Full Accreditation to Improve Tennis Delivery in U.S.

The USTA announced that the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) has received full accreditation under the USTA’s accreditation program for organizations and institutions that certify U.S. tennis teaching professionals. (Full story …)

May 7, 2020

Offer Your Players the “Ultimate Tennis Courses Bundle”

To help tennis providers recoup some of their lost income from the COVID-19 pandemic, a key project team of the Tennis Industry United campaign has coordinated and developed the “Ultimate Tennis Courses Bundle”—a collection of 37 instructional videos that tennis facilities and individual teaching pros can sell to tennis players and club members. (Full story …)

May 5, 2020

Apply NOW for a USTA Facility Recovery Grant!

To help in the support and recovery of tennis facilities—and to help get people back in the game—the USTA is providing $5 million in Facility Recovery Grants, intended to defray some of the tennis-related costs associated with reopening. (Full story …)

May 1, 2020

Application for USTA Facility Recovery Grants to Go Live May 4

The application process for grants to support facilities that closed due to the impact of COVID-19 will be open on Monday, May 4. The grants are intended to assist facilities defray some of the tennis-related costs associated with reopening in 2020. The grants are not intended to cover lost income, dues or lost revenue while closed due to the pandemic. (Full story …)

April 29, 2020

USTA Play Dev Names Coaching Awards; Honors Gauff, Berger, Others

The USTA announced that Corey Gauff, father and coach of teenage sensation Coco Gauff, was named the 2019 Team USA Developmental Coach of the Year as part of USTA Player Development’s annual Team USA Coaching Awards. Northwest High Performance Tennis in Kirkland, Wash., was named the 2019 Team USA Developmental Program of the Year, while USTA Eastern was named the 2019 Team USA Player Development Section of the Year. Renowned coach Jay Berger was given this year’s Team USA Legendary Coach honor. (Full story …)

April 21, 2020

USTA Launches Nationwide Online Audition for US Open

The USTA announced that for the sixth consecutive year, it has launched a nationwide online audition as part of its 14th annual US Open anthem audition, open to all kids 14 years of age or younger. Those selected will earn the chance to perform “America the Beautiful” live in Arthur Ashe Stadium during the night sessions at the 2020 US Open, which will be held Aug. 31 to Sept. 13. (Full story …)

April 17, 2020

USTA Announces Next Phase of Support for Tennis Industry

The USTA announced a comprehensive suite of programs to support the tennis industry, which is battling the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This announcement is the second phase of ongoing efforts that the USTA is developing in concert with the American tennis industry. The overarching goal of these efforts is to provide immediate relief, spur the industry’s recovery, and help the industry rebuild when the crisis passes. (Full story …)

April 13, 2020

USTA Update on Suspension of Play and Event Changes

Due to the continued situation surrounding the COVID-19 virus, and after discussions with the USTA Medical Advisory Committee, effective immediately the USTA will extend the suspension of USTA sanctioned products and events through May 31. (Full story …)

April 6, 2020

USTA Statement on Safety of Playing Tennis During the COVID-19 Virus Pandemic

Based on the recommendations of the USTA COVID-19 Advisory Group, the USTA believes that it is in the best interest of society to take a collective pause from playing the sport we love. (Full story …)

April 2, 2020

URGENT: Gov. Funding Opportunities for Covid-19 Business Recovery

An immediate way to provide this support is to direct you to governmental funding opportunities that are rapidly coming on-line due to the passage of the CARES Act. Now is the time to reach out to your financial institution to see what options and opportunities are available to you as the SBA Cares Act can be applied for starting April 3, so it must be done ASAP. (Full story …)

April 1, 2020

USTA Statement Regarding Wimbledon’s Cancellation

We understand the unique circumstances facing the All England Lawn and Tennis Club and the reasoning behind the decision to cancel the 2020 Wimbledon Championships. At this time the USTA still plans to host the US Open as scheduled, and we continue to hone plans to stage the tournament. The USTA is carefully monitoring the rapidly-changing environment surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, and is preparing for all contingencies. We also rely on the USTA’s Medical Advisory Group as well as governmental and security officials to ensure that we have the broadest understanding of this fluid situation. In all instances, all decisions made by the USTA regarding the US Open will be made with the health and well-being of our players, fans, and all others involved in the tournament. (Full story …)

March 31, 2020

Tennis Industry Resources for Financial Aid and Assistance

Leading organizations in the tennis industry have collaborated to provide a [centralized location ](https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/tennis-industry-resources-for-financial-aid-and-assistance.html)to share information about the financial assistance and relief programs available for everyone in the tennis community affected by COVID-19. (Full story …)

Nominate For the USTA Outstanding Facility Awards

Do you know an outstanding tennis facility in your area? Do you work at or manage a facility that you feel deserves national recognition? Apply now for the 39th annual USTA Outstanding Facility Awards program. Visit usta.com/facilityaward. (Full story …)

USTA Selects Laykold as New Court Surface for US Open

The USTA announced that following an extensive RFP process, Laykold has been selected as the new court surface for the US Open and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The new agreement is in place for five years. The 2020 US Open begins on Monday, August 24 with US Open Fan Week and the US Open Qualifying Tournament. (Full story …)

USTA Statement on Suspension of Events

Due to the continued situation surrounding the COVID-19 virus, and after discussions with the USTA Medical Advisory Committee, effective immediately the USTA will extend the suspension of USTA sanctioned products and events, including Adult and Junior Tournaments, USTA League, Junior Team Tennis, Team Challenge, Team Tournaments, USTA Schools programs, Tennis on Campus and Wheelchair events through May 3. Additionally, recognizing the evolving and fast-changing nature of this situation, the USTA will continue to monitor and assess conditions to make future determinations about events and activities taking place after May 3. (Full story …)

March 1, 2020

Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Spring Gala Set for April 6 in NYC

Luminaries from the world of tennis, celebrity tennis fans, philanthropists and supporters will celebrate 48-years of the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program (HJTEP) helping and inspiring youngsters through tennis and education on April 6th at the HJTEP Spring Gala at Gotham Hall in New York City. (Full story …)

USTA & Peter Burwash International Team to Grow Tennis Participation

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and Peter Burwash International (PBI) today announced a strategic partnership that brings together the national governing body for tennis in the United States with one of the leading tennis club and resort management companies. Through this relationship, both parties will combine resources with the aim to continue growing the sport of tennis, with particular focus on attracting younger players. (Full story …)

February 17, 2020

Bryans, Fritz, Opelka, Paul to Play for U.S. Davis Cup Team vs. Uzbekistan March 6-7

The USTA and U.S. Davis Cup captain Mardy Fish announced that doubles legends Bob and Mike Bryan and rising stars Taylor Fritz, Reilly Opelka and Tommy Paul will compete for the U.S. Davis Cup team in its 2020 Davis Cup Qualifying matches vs. Uzbekistan March 6-7 at Blaisdell Center in Honolulu. (Full story …)

January 30, 2020

Simon Gale Named Director of Tennis for USTA National Campus

The USTA announced the appointment of Simon Gale as the new Director of Tennis for the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla., effective February 24, 2020. Gale will replace Kathy Woods who announced her retirement last year. (Full story …)

January 22, 2020

USTA Awards $50,000+ in Wheelchair Tennis Grassroots Grants

The USTA announced that it is awarding more than $50,000 in USTA Wheelchair Tennis Grassroots grants to 33 deserving wheelchair tennis programs nationwide. Grants were awarded to local organizations that promote and develop the growth of wheelchair tennis and use the sport to help build stronger, healthier communities. The first USTA Wheelchair Tennis Grassroots grants were awarded in 2008 and since then, the USTA has given more than $650,000 to wheelchair tennis programs across the country. (Full story …)

USTA New England, Wilson Partner to Grow Tennis in Section

The U.S. Tennis Association of New England (USTANE) announces a new partnership with Wilson Sporting Goods. The Chicago-based company will have a deep impact on the delivery of tennis programming throughout New England. (Full story …)

January 14, 2020

ITF President David Haggerty Elected IOC Member

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) President, David Haggerty has been elected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the 135th IOC Session in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Full story …)

Davis Cup Comes to Honolulu for U.S. vs. Uzbekistan March 6-7

The USTA announced that Davis Cup tennis, the world’s largest annual international team competition in men’s sport, will return to Hawaii for the first time in 28 years, as the United States Davis Cup Team will take on Uzbekistan in a 2020 Davis Cup Qualifying competition at the Blaisdell Center March 6-7 in Honolulu. (Full story …)

Demo Day Announced for USTA National Campus in Lake Nona Jan. 21

Tennis & racquet equipment companies will showcase the latest equipment including racquets, paddles, ball machines and more at the Demo Day: Lake Nona Experience on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the USTA National Campus in Orlando. The event will be open to industry professionals and consumers from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Full story …)

January 13, 2020

PTR Receives USTA Provisional Accreditation

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced today that it has received provisional accreditation from the United States Tennis Association. USTA’s accreditation program sets uniform standards for the development of those new to the profession and will include ongoing coaching education for all certified professionals who are members of accredited organizations. (Full story …)

January 9, 2020

Killerspin UnplugNPlay Table Tennis Tourney Featured at Racquet & Paddle Sports Show

The 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, Jan. 22-24, will feature the Killerspin UnplugNPlay Days Tournament on the Show Floor at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Florida. (Full story …)

Multi-Sport Demo Schedule Announced for Next-Court at Racquet & Paddle Sports Show

Tennis, Pickleball and POP Tennis demonstrations will be offered each day on NEXT- COURT, a universal multi-sport court located on the Show Floor of the 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, Jan. 22-24, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, two hitting lanes, adjacent to the NEXT-COURT, will provide racquet sports professionals with the opportunity to personally test the newest racquet and paddle sports equipment right on the Show Floor. (Full story …)

Complimentary Regional Education Day Set for Racquet & Paddle Sports Show

A Regional Education Day (RED), presented by USTA Florida, USPTA Florida and RacquetFit, will be offered at no charge on Jan. 22 to registered industry professionals of the Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The education event is part of the inaugural Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, Jan. 22-24. Complimentary event and Regional Education Day registration is available at RacquetPaddleSportsShow.com. (Full story …)

Industry Leaders to be Featured Speakers at Racquet & Paddle Sports Show

A powerhouse of racquet industry leaders will take to the Main Stage of the 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, Jan. 22-24, in Orlando, Florida. Industry leaders representing organizations such as the USTA, US Squash, USA Pickleball, World TeamTennis, National Club Association, PTR and American Sports Builders Association and more will share industry trends, insights and expertise to help racquet industry professionals drive the business of the sport forward in 2020. (Full story …)

December 19, 2019

Racquet Sports Industry Magazine Names 2019 “Champions of Tennis”

Dan Faber, the executive director of the USTA Foundation, which is the charitable arm of the U.S. Tennis Association, has been named “Person of the Year” for 2019 by Racquet Sports Industry magazine (formerly Tennis Industry magazine) in the publication’s [January 2020 issue](http://www.tennisindustrymag.com/issues/202001/index.php). Faber led off the magazine’s 19th annual “Champions of Tennis Awards,” which honors people, businesses and organizations dedicated to improving the sport and business of tennis. (Full story …)

December 15, 2019

College MatchDay Continues Showcase at USTA National Campus in 2020

The USTA announced the three marquee matchups that will headline the College MatchDay schedule at the USTA National Campus in 2020. (Full story …)

November 24, 2019

Fed Cup to Come to Everett, Wash., for U.S. vs. Latvia Feb. 7-8

Fed Cup tennis, the world’s largest annual international team competition in women’s sport, will come to Washington state for the first time, as the United States Fed Cup Team will take on Latvia in a 2020 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Qualifying competition February 7-8 inside the Angel Of The Winds Arena in Everett, Wash. (Full story …)

November 11, 2019

US Open Series Adds Hall of Fame Open in Newport, R.I.

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and International Tennis Hall of Fame announced that the Hall of Fame Open, an ATP 250 grass-court tournament that has long kicked off the U.S. summer tennis season, will officially join the US Open Series beginning in 2020, increasing the number of ATP events on the Series to six and reconnecting the US Open with its original home in Newport, R.I. (Full story …)

Stephens Is USTA Foundation's First National Excellence Ambassador

The USTA Foundation, the national charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association announced that it has appointed 2017 US Open Champion and world No. 23 Sloane Stephens as the National Excellence Program Ambassador. Stephens will kick-off at the Excellence Program College Pathway Camp on Nov. 8 at the USTA National Campus in Orlando. (Full story …)

France Downs Australia, 3-2, to Win 2019 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas

France won the 2019 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Final, defeating Australia 3-2 at the RAC Arena, Perth. France are Fed Cup Champions for the third time after Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic secured victory in the final doubles match with a 6-4 6-3 win over Ashleigh Barty and Samantha Stosur. (Full story …)

October 30, 2019

Top Collegians to Lead U.S. in 2019 Master'U BNP Paribas Int'l Team Event

The USTA announced the top American collegians selected to represent the U.S. in the annual Master’U BNP Paribas International Collegiate Team Competition November 29-December 1 in Grenoble, France. (Full story …)

October 28, 2019

Applications Due Nov. 30 for Racquet & Paddle Sports Innovation Challenge

Do you have a new, innovative sports product or service? Enter it into the [Racquet & Paddle Sports Innovation Challenge](https://formsmarts.com/form/1uvy?mode=h5), which showcases new products and services designed to grow the sport and business of racquet sports with players, consumers and fans. (Full story …)

October 17, 2019

Wilson President Michael Dowse Named USTA CEO and Executive Director

The USTA announced that Michael Dowse, President of Wilson Sporting Goods Co., has been named Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the United States Tennis Association. The announcement was made by Patrick Galbraith, USTA Chairman of the Board and President, who led the search for current CEO Gordon Smith’s replacement (Full story …)

October 10, 2019

ITF elects Board of Directors at 2019 ITF AGM

The International Tennis Federation has announced the results of the elections for the ITF Board of Directors which took place at the ITF AGM in Lisbon, Portugal on 27 September. (Full story …)

USTA, NLC Team Up to Bring Tennis to Cities’ After-School Programs

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the National League Cities (NLC) have announced that they have joined forces in a pilot initiative to promote children’s physical activity while developing social emotional skills that will last through their lifetimes. (Full story …)

USTA Employee Green Committee Donates 12,000 Ball Can Tops

The USTA Employee Green Committee visited the Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley on the campus of Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y., yesterday to donate 12,000 metal tops taken from tennis ball cans exclusively collected during the 2019 US Open. (Full story …)

October 9, 2019

Educational Opportunities at January's Racquet & Paddle Sports Show

he Tennis Industry Association's annual Tennis Owners & Managers (TOM) Conference headlines a comprehensive program of educational opportunities at the Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, Jan. 22-24, at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla. (Full story …)

September 25, 2019

Top Seed Tennis Club to be Home of ITF Pan American Chps.

The United States Tennis Association today announced that Top Seed Tennis Club (TSCB) in Nicholasville, Ky., will be the home of the 2019 ITF Pan American Tennis Championships junior tournament. The event, which runs from Saturday, October 5, through Saturday, October 12, will mark the first time an ITF Junior Circuit tournament is held indoors in the United States. (Full story …)

Tennis Channel Opens Production Facility at USTA National Campus

Tennis Channel has opened a fully equipped broadcast control room on the site of the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla. The facility, which establishes an East Coast production base for the West Coast-based network, provides Tennis Channel with greater access to National Campus competitions and players, in addition to Florida's extensive tennis community. (Full story …)

Racquet & Paddle Sports Show Schedule Announced for Jan. 21-24 in Orlando

The 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show schedule of events was announced for the global racquet sport industry event taking place, Jan. 21-24, in Orlando. (Full story …)

September 19, 2019

USPTA, USTA Foundation Partner to Establish 'USPTA Fund'

The USPTA and the USTA Foundation are excited to announce the establishment of the USPTA Fund under the auspices of the USTA Foundation. As part of this partnership between the USPTA and the USTA Foundation, the USPTA is replacing its auction at the 2019 USPTA World Conference with a new online auction and we’re asking our members to promote this auction to friends, colleagues and clientele. (Full story …)

USTA Names Recipients of Grassroots Tennis Awards

The USTA announced its 2019 awards recipients honored for their dedication and contributions to growing the sport of tennis both locally and nationwide. The eight awards were bestowed at the USTA Semiannual Meeting and Conference at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City on Sept. 2. (Full story …)

U.S. Tennis Stars Join with USTA and GoNoodle to Promote Net Generation

The USTA announced that they have expanded their partnership with GoNoodle by joining forces with tennis superstars, Sloane Stephens, Madison Keys, and Mike and Bob Bryan to promote USTA’s Net Generation through a series of GoNoodle videos set to launch throughout the year. (Full story …)

Top Juniors to Represent U.S. in Junior Davis and Fed Cup Finals

The USTA announced that six top juniors were selected to represent the United States in the Junior Davis Cup and Junior Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Finals, the premier 16-and-under world team competitions, to be held September 24-29 at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla. This marks the first time that the event will be held in the United States since the 1994 Finals were staged in Tucson, Ariz. (Full story …)

USTA, ClubCorp Partner to Grow Tennis Participation in the U.S.

he USTA and ClubCorp announced a strategic alliance that brings together one of the largest tennis operators in the nation and the national governing body for tennis in the United States. Through this alliance, both parties will combine resources to continue growing the sport of tennis, with particular focus on attracting younger players. (Full story …)

September 10, 2019

Challenges, Opportunities Presented at Annual TIA Tennis Forum

Nearly 250 tennis leaders, industry executives and tennis providers came together on the first day of play at the US Open for the 12th annual Tennis Industry Association (TIA) Tennis Forum, held at the Grand Hyatt New York. (Full story …)

August 27, 2019

Tennis Channel Launches Podcast Network During US Open

With the US Open under way, Tennis Channel is launching the Tennis Channel Podcast Network, a digital home for podcasts dedicated to the sport. The network is uniting six podcasts under the new banner, creating a single destination for listeners and selling advertising across the group. Tennis Channel plans to bring additional podcasts into the fold as the Tennis Channel Podcast Network develops. (Full story …)

USTA Honors Althea Gibson With Powerful New Sculpture

The USTA unveiled a dramatic new sculpture honoring trailblazer and tennis great Althea Gibson. The sculpture, created by Eric Goulder, was unveiled outside Arthur Ashe Stadium on the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home of the US Open. (Full story …)

US Open Celebrates 12th Year of Sustainability Program

The USTA celebrates the 12th year of its US Open sustainability initiative, continuing the tournament’s decade-plus commitment to reducing the environmental impact of the US Open, marked this year by a focus on global climate action and increased sponsor and partner participation. (Full story …)

August 22, 2019

Cardio Tennis Now Part of USTA's Programs Focused on Growing the Game

Earlier this year, the USTA and TIA reached an agreement to transition ownership of Cardio Tennis to the USTA. Both sides are extremely excited about the existing and future potential of Cardio Tennis as a growth and retention tool. (Full story …)

August 21, 2019

2019 US Open Serves Up Suite of Tech and Digital Content

The USTA announced details of the evolution of its digital properties and related extensions that allow fans to follow the tournament and experience the US Open in new and innovative ways. (Full story …)

August 20, 2019

USTA to Launch Inaugural Net Generation Aces Program at US Open

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced that the inaugural Net Generation Aces Program will launch at the 2019 US Open. The program identified athletes between the ages of 13 and 17 who are making a positive difference in their local communities through creative and impactful tennis programs. (Full story …)

Tennis Channel's 11th Year of US Open Coverage Begins Aug. 26

Tennis Channel's 11th year of US Open coverage begins on the first morning of the tournament with Tennis Channel Live at the US Open, on Monday, Aug. 26, at 8 a.m. ET. The daily lead-in show will prepare fans for that day's match schedule and what to expect throughout the tournament. Following play, Tennis Channel will have all-night encore matches leading into the next morning. Throughout the two-week event Tennis Channel's on-air team will feature its customary roster of Hall of Fame analysts and veteran sportscasters. (Full story …)

USTA Announces 2019 NJTL Essay Contest Winners

USTA Foundation, the national charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), announced the 10 winners of the 21st annual NJTL Essay Contest. The winners, ranging in age from 10 to 18 all participate in National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) chapters nationwide, and were selected from more than 2,600 entries submitted this summer. (Full story …)

August 18, 2019

Complimentary Registration Opens for Racquet & Paddle Sports Show

Racquet sports professionals and others in the racquet/paddle sports industry can now register, free of charge, for the 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, Jan. 21-24, in Orlando, Fla., at [RacquetPaddleSportsShow.com](https://www.racquetpaddlesportsshow.com/). (Full story …)

'Discovery Challenge' to Present Creative Ideas for Growing the Sport

This year’s [TIA TENNIS FORUM](http://www.tiaforum.org) will include a unique Tennis Industry “DISCOVERY CHALLENGE,” a collaborative effort designed to foster creative ideas and innovative thinking to grow the game and business of tennis. (Full story …)

August 17, 2019

TIA Tennis Forum to Bring Industry Leaders and Influencers to NYC Aug. 26

The 12th Annual [TIA Tennis Forum](https://www.tiaforum.org) will be held on Monday, Aug. 26, on the Ballroom Level of the Grand Hyatt New York City from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. (Full story …)

August 11, 2019

Katie Volynets, Zachary Svajda Win USTA 18's Titles, Gain Open Wild Cards

Top American juniors Katie Volynets, of Walnut Creek, Calif., and Zachary Svajda, of San Diego, Calif., won the USTA Girls’ and Boys’ 18s National Championships today, each earning wild cards into the main draw of the US Open. (Full story …)

USTA Middle States Announces 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees

USTA Middle States announced the class for the 2019 Middle States Hall of Fame. The inductees are Shari Bucklin-Webber, Virgil Christian, Dan Faber and Ann LoPrinzi. (Full story …)

Top Talent to Entertain Fans at 2019 US Open

The USTA announced an extensive line-up of musical talent that will entertain fans over the course of the three-week 2019 US Open. Beginning with Fan Week and concluding with the men’s singles championship, the US Open will feature a diverse array of talents representing all musical genres crossing from country to Broadway and from indie rock to R&B. (Full story …)

July 29, 2019

US Open's Louis Armstrong Stadium Wins Prestigious Design Award

Louis Armstrong Stadium, located in Flushing Meadows, NY, has won a prestigious international design award, called Prix Versailles, Special Prize for Interior in the Sports category. The award recognizes structures for the beauty of their design, sustainability and commercial function. The stadium is designed by ROSSETTI, headquartered in Detroit. (Full story …)

July 28, 2019

Industry Mourns the Loss of Dennis Van der Meer

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is sad to inform the tennis world of the passing of its founder, former chairman and president, Dennis Van der Meer. After a lengthy illness, Van der Meer passed quietly with his loving wife, Pat, by his side. He was 86. (Full story …)

July 18, 2019

13 Grand Slam Champs Headline US Open Women's Field

The USTA announced that 13 players who have won Grand Slam singles titles in their careers will headline the women’s singles field for the 2019 US Open Tennis Championships, including world No. 1 and reigning French Open champion Ashleigh Barty (AUS), defending US Open champion and world No. 2 Naomi Osaka (JPN), and 23-time Grand Slam champion and world No. 9 Serena Williams (USA). (Full story …)

2019 US Open Prize Money Tops $57M, Richest Purse in Tennis History

The USTA announced that total player compensation for the 2019 US Open will surpass $57 million for the first time, maintaining the US Open as the richest purse in tennis history. The USTA worked collaboratively with the ATP and WTA Tour to determine specific prize money levels on a round-by-round basis, including for the US Open Qualifying Tournament. The individual payouts for each round of the tournament are all Grand Slam records. (Full story …)

July 10, 2019

ITF, National Associations Announce World Tennis Number Project

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and leading National Tennis Associations announced a strategic project to develop and implement a global, level-based tennis rating, designed to enable more matches to be played between players of similar levels, from beginners to professionals. (Full story …)

USTA Names US Open Military Appreciation Day For Lt. Joe Hunt

The USTA today announced that the US Open’s annual Military Appreciation Day will be named in honor of Lt. Joe Hunt. Hunt, who won the U.S. Nationals in 1943 by beating Jack Kramer while on leave from the Navy, was killed when his Navy fighter plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean in February of 1945. He is the only U.S. Nationals or US Open champion to lose his life in service to his country. (Full story …)

USTA Foundation Receives $180K From Chase for 12 NJTL Chapters

USTA Foundation, the national charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), announced that for the sixth consecutive year, it has partnered with longtime US Open sponsor Chase to award 12 National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) chapters with a $15,000 grant each in support of year-round tennis and education programming. (Full story …)

July 1, 2019

USPTA Merchandise and Trade Show Set For Sept. 23 in Vegas

Registration is now open for the 2019 USPTA Merchandise and Trade Show, part of the USPTA World Conference at the Westgate Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, on Monday, Sept. 23 from 5 - 9 p.m. This year’s World Conference returns to Las Vegas for the first time since 2006, when it boasted the highest attendance in history. (Full story …)

June 30, 2019

Pre-Register for 2020 TOM Conference & Racquet & Paddle Sports Show

The TIA’s Tennis Owners & Managers (TOM) Conference will take place Jan. 22-24th at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla. This will mark the second year that the TOM Conference will be part of the Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, co-located with the PGA Merchandise Show. (Full story …)

June 28, 2019

TIA Tennis Forum, 'Discovery Challenge' and HOF Aug. 26 in NYC

The 12th Annual TIA Tennis Forum will be held on Monday, Aug. 26, on the Ballroom Level of the Grand Hyatt New York City from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. (Full story …)

June 4, 2019

USTA Signs U.N. Sports for Climate Action Framework

The USTA has signed the United Nation’s Sports for Climate Action Framework. The USTA joins a group of international sports organizations that have committed to drive climate awareness and action in support of the Paris Climate Change Agreement. (Full story …)

May 27, 2019

Save the Date: 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show Jan. 21-24

The 2nd Annual Racquet & Paddle Sports Show will be Jan. 21-24 at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla., featuring product, demos, exhibits, education and more. (Full story …)

12th Annual TIA Forum Set for Aug. 26 in New York City

The 12th Annual TIA Tennis Forum will be held on Monday, Aug. 26, on the Ballroom Level of the Grand Hyatt New York City from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. (Full story …)

May 12, 2019

Tennis Channel, USTA Form 3-Year Rights Deal for NCAA D1 Chps.

Tennis Channel and the USTA, in conjunction with the NCAA, have entered a three-year partnership that makes the network the exclusive television home of the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Tennis National Championships. The agreement begins with this year’s events, to be held at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla., May 16-25. (Full story …)

May 1, 2019

Bermuda Tourism Named Official Tourism Partner of US Open

The Bermuda Tourism Authority, the official destination marketing organization for the island, and the United States Tennis Association (USTA), announced that Bermuda will be the exclusive tourism partner of the US Open Tennis Championships at a press event in Bermuda. (Full story …)

8th Annual National Wounded Warrior Tennis Camp May 6-9

The eighth annual National Wounded Warrior Tennis Camp will take place May 6-9, 2019 at the Balboa Tennis Club in San Diego. Over 50 wounded, ill, and injured service members and military veterans from across the country will participate in the Tennis Camp. (Full story …)

April 30, 2019

USTA to Nominate Dave Haggerty as President of ITF

The USTA announced its plans to support the candidacy of Dave Haggerty for ITF President, and to nominate him for the position by the deadline of May 27. The decision to do so was approved unanimously by the USTA Board of Directors. (Full story …)

Brewer to Step Down as USTA Pro Tennis Chief & US Open Tourney Director

The United States Tennis Association announced that David Brewer will step down as US Open Tournament Director and USTA Chief Professional Tennis Officer following the 2019 US Open. Brewer began his career at the USTA in the spring of 1997. (Full story …)

April 23, 2019

USTA Names IHG Official Hotel of US Open

IHG® Hotels & Resorts (IHG®), a leader in luxury travel, and the United States Tennis Association (USTA), today announce a new partnership that names IHG as the official hotel and hotel loyalty partner for the US Open Tennis Championships. The multiyear agreement, commencing with the 2019 US Open, also includes sponsorship of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, part of the US Open Series. (Full story …)

April 18, 2019

Stephens, Keys Lead U.S. Fed Cup Team This Weekend

Tennis Channel will provide complete live coverage of the U.S. Fed Cup team's play-off competition against Switzerland in San Antonio this weekend. Telecasts take place Saturday, April 20, beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET, and Sunday, April 21, beginning at 3 p.m. ET. (Full story …)

US Open Qualifying Tourney Extended to Five Days

The USTA announced that the 2019 US Open Qualifying Tournament will begin on Monday, August 19 and run through Friday, August 23. This will mark the first time that the tournament will begin on Monday, as opposed to Tuesday, extending the event to five days, from four days in previous years. (Full story …)

April 1, 2019

8th Annual National Wounded Warrior Tennis Camp May 6-9

The eighth annual National Wounded Warrior Tennis Camp will take place May 6-9, 2019 at the Balboa Tennis Club located at 2221 Morley Field Dr, San Diego, CA 92104. (Full story …)

March 29, 2019

Evert, Buccholz Are Inaugural Inductees in Orange Bowl Hall of Fame

The Orange Bowl Committee introduced Chris Evert and Earl H. “Butch” Buchholz as the inaugural inductees of the Orange Bowl Tennis Hall of Fame during a ceremony prior to the March 28 evening session of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. (Full story …)

March 28, 2019

USTA Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of NJTL Network

The USTA Foundation, the national charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association, announced that it will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) network by launching an NJTL 50th Anniversary campaign. (Full story …)

USTA Names Recipients of Annual Awards

The United States Tennis Association announced the winners of its Annual Awards presented at the USTA Annual Meeting and Conference, held March 22-25, at the JW Marriott in Austin, Texas. The honorees were recognized for their dedication to growing the game at an awards luncheon. (Full story …)

March 21, 2019

USTA Player Development Adds High-Performance Wheelchair Tennis Division

USTA Player Development has officially added high-performance wheelchair tennis to its organizational structure, marking a full integration of high-performance wheelchair tennis into USTA Player Development for the first time ever. (Full story …)

March 15, 2019

USTA Texas to Move Headquarters to New Facility with 46+ Courts

The USTA Texas Section intends to bring its headquarters and facilities to the Indigo Ridge Mixed Use Development in the City of Cedar Park, north of Austin, Texas. The planned Tennis Campus will include approximately 40 outdoor tennis courts, 6 to 8 indoor tennis courts, a stadium court, and related amenities for training, development, and competition. (Full story …)

March 14, 2019

Nominate For the USTA Outstanding Facility Awards

Do you know an outstanding tennis facility in your area? Do you work at or manage a facility that you feel deserves national recognition? Apply now for the 38th annual USTA Outstanding Facility Awards program. (Full story …)

USTA National Campus to Host American-Only Women's Wild Card Tourney

As part of its ongoing efforts to provide American players footholds into the pathway toward professional tennis, the USTA will host the second of four American-only 'National Closed' women's wild-card tournaments April 23-27 at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla., with the singles champion earning a main-draw wild-card entry into a future ITF World Tennis Tour W15 event and the runner-up earning a qualifying wild-card entry into an event of the same level. (Full story …)

March 13, 2019

Jamie Loeb, JC Aragone Win 2019 Oracle US Tennis Awards

Oracle CEO Mark Hurd, along with tennis Hall-of-Famer Chris Evert, announced today that tennis professionals Jamie Loeb and JC Aragone are the recipients of the third annual Oracle US Tennis Awards. (Full story …)

March 5, 2019

WTT Adds Las Vegas and Orlando Expansion Franchises, Will Play in July

World TeamTennis is growing to a league of eight teams for its upcoming 44th season after the league announced expansion franchises in Las Vegas and Orlando will begin play in July. (Full story …)

February 28, 2019

USTA Foundation Surpasses $40 Million in Total Funding

The USTA Foundation, the national charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association, announced today that it has surpassed $40 million in total giving to tennis and education programs and under-resourced youth since its inception, with over $40.2 million distributed. (Full story …)

February 20, 2019

USTA Awards USPTA Full Accreditation as Teaching Pro Organization

The U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) announced that the U.S. Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) has received full accreditation under the USTA’s new accreditation program for organizations and institutions that certify U.S. tennis teaching professionals. (Full story …)

January 31, 2019

Keys, Collins, Kenin, Melichar to Play Fed Cup First Round

The USTA and United States Fed Cup Captain Kathy Rinaldi announced that No. 17 Madison Keys, No. 23 Danielle Collins, No. 36 Sofia Kenin and doubles No. 13 Nicole Melichar will represent the U.S. in the 2019 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group First Round vs. Australia February 9-10 in Asheville, N.C. (Full story …)

Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference Brings Industry Together in Orlando

The 2019 Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference, Jan. 23-25, attracted more than 1,000 racquet sports professionals, industry leaders, and representatives of emerging and bellwether brands to the inaugural event last week, in Orlando, Fla. (Full story …)

January 28, 2019

Brian Baker Hired as USTA National Coach for Men's Tennis

The USTA announced that it has hired former Top-60 pro Brian Baker as a National Coach for Men's Tennis, based out of the USTA National Campus at Lake Nona in Orlando and reporting to Head of Men's Tennis Kent Kinnear. (Full story …)

Life Time, USTA Partner to Grow Tennis Participation

The USTA and Life Time announced a strategic relationship that brings together the largest tennis operator in the nation and the national governing body for tennis in the United States. Both parties will combine their vast resources to continue growing the sport of tennis, especially among younger players. (Full story …)

USTA, Tennis Channel to Deliver College Tennis Top 25 Rankings

The USTA announced that it and Tennis Channel will partner to deliver the Tennis Channel/USTA College Tennis Top 25 Rankings across multiple digital and television platforms in 2019. (Full story …)

January 15, 2019

Nominations Open Now for 2019 Tennis Industry Hall of Fame

Nominations are open now for the annual Tennis Industry Hall of Fame. Inductees for 2019 will be announced at the 12th Annual TIA Tennis Forum, to be held in New York City on Monday, Aug. 26. Visit TennisIndustry.org/HoF for more information or to nominate. (All nominations will be confidential.) Nominations for 2019 will close on July 1. (Full story …)

January 11, 2019

Gordon Smith to Step Down as USTA CEO-Exec Director

The United States Tennis Association today announced that Gordon Smith, the longest-tenured CEO and Executive Director in the Association’s history, has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2019. Smith first assumed his position in November 2007. (Full story …)

January 9, 2019

Chris Evert Named New Chair of USTA Foundation Board of Directors

The USTA Foundation, the national charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), announced that it has appointed 18-time Grand Slam singles champion and former world No. 1 Chris Evert as Chair of the USTA Foundation’s Board of Directors. In her new role, Evert will serve as the USTA Foundation’s spokesperson and ambassador to promote its mission, raise funds and increase the impact of its national outreach efforts to under-resourced youth. She succeeds former pro James Blake, who served as USTA Foundation Chair from 2015 to 2018. (Full story …)

December 20, 2018

RAPS Demo Day/Welcome Party Set for USTA National Campus Jan. 23

Racquet sports professionals can attend, free of charge, the Demo Day and Industry Welcome Party at the USTA National Campus on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. The Demo Day and Industry Welcome Party—the “Lake Nona Experience XX19”—are part of the inaugural three-day Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference (RAPS), Jan. 23-25, in Orlando, Fla. Complimentary industry registration is required to attend and available at [RacquetPaddleSportsShow.com](http://www.RacquetPaddleSportsShow.com). (Full story …)

December 13, 2018

Tennis Industry Magazine Names 2018 “Champions of Tennis”

Larry Ellison, the co-founder, executive chairman and chief technology officer of software giant Oracle, has been named “Person of the Year” for 2018 by Tennis Industry magazine in the publication’s [January 2019 issue](http://www.tennisindustrymag.com/issues/201901/index.php). Ellison led off the magazine’s 18th annual “Champions of Tennis Awards,” which honors people, businesses and organizations dedicated to improving the sport and business of tennis. (Full story …)

December 12, 2018

Three Finalists Chosen to Present At Fourth ‘Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge’

Three finalists have been chosen to present at the fourth Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge, which will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24, during the Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference in Orlando, Fla. AccuTennis, PlayTennisConnect and SPARC-Virtual Tennis will present five-minute pitches about their new product or service to a panel of judges—and in front of an audience of tennis and racquet sports industry leaders—in a “Shark Tank”-like competition to determine a winner. (Full story …)

November 1, 2018

USTA Names Fed Cup Team to Face Czech Republic

The USTA and United States Fed Cup Captain Kathy Rinaldi announced that world No. 35 Danielle Collins, No. 48 Sofia Kenin, No. 63 Alison Riske and doubles No. 15 Nicole Melichar will represent the U.S. in the 2018 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Final vs. the Czech Republic November 10-11 in Prague. (Full story …)

October 30, 2018

U.S. Fed Cup Team to Return to Asheville in February

The USTA announced that the U.S. Fed Cup Team will return to Asheville, N.C., for the second consecutive year, as the U.S. Cellular Center has been selected to host the United States’ Fed Cup by BNP Paribas 2019 First Round tie vs. Australia Feb. 9-10. (Full story …)

October 25, 2018

International Tennis Hall of Fame Forms TeamFAME, a New NJTL Chapter

The institution dedicated to celebrating tennis' most accomplished champions and leaders is now also home to special program dedicated to inspiring the future of the sport. The International Tennis Hall of Fame has officially opened the doors for TeamFAME, a new chapter of the National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network. TeamFAME provides out-of-school programming that promotes academic achievement, leadership development, and healthy lifestyles through activity-based learning and tennis. (Full story …)

October 19, 2018

USPTA Offers Equivalency Pathway for PTR Members

The United States Professional Tennis Association board of directors has approved an equivalency pathway to membership for current and former certified Professional Tennis Registry members. The program, which will run through 2019, allows PTR certified tennis professionals an expedited process that will consider their current and former certified membership status. (Full story …)

October 17, 2018

'Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge' Attracts Influential Panel of Judges

A high-powered panel of judges will consider the entries in the fourth “Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge,” which promises to showcase some of the most brilliant new and innovative sports products and services designed to grow the sport and business of tennis and racquet sports with players, consumers and fans. Presented by the Tennis Industry Association (TIA), this unique competition will take place on Jan. 24, 2019, during the inaugural Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference ([racquetpaddlesportsshow.com](http://www.racquetpaddlesportsshow.com/)). (Full story …)

October 11, 2018

7 ATP Players Donate to Renovate Damaged Houston Courts

The two tennis courts at Sunnyside Park, one of the 44 neighborhood facilities where the Houston Tennis Association (HTA) holds NJTL programs, got a major facelift in September, thanks in part to the generosity of seven ATP World Tour players participating in the April 2018 Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship at River Oaks Country Club. (Full story …)

New Racquet Sports/Wellness Facility Approved in Raleigh

Triangle Racquet Sports, LLC, with support from the United States Tennis Association (USTA), is excited to announce a state-of-the-art racquet sports and health and wellness facility coming to Brier Creek in Raleigh. The Raleigh City Council unanimously approved a 50-year lease with extensions up to 100 years for the venue located on the 48-acre lot of land owned by the City of Raleigh on Mt. Herman Road. (Full story …)

ITA Women's Chps. to Join Men's Event in Tulsa

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association, University of Tulsa and Tulsa Sports Commission announced that beginning in 2019, the ITA Women's All-American Championships will join the ITA Men's All-American Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with tournament matches taking place at multiple sites, including the Michael D. Case Tennis Center and the new Case Tennis Center at LaFortune Park, recent winner of the USTA's 2018 National Facility of the Year. (Full story …)

September 27, 2018

U.S. Davis Cup Captain Jim Courier Steps Down After 8 Years

The USTA announced that Jim Courier is stepping down as Captain of the U.S. Davis Cup Team after eight years in the position. Courier informed the USTA of his decision following the U.S. vs. Croatia Davis Cup Semifinal that took place in Croatia. (Full story …)

September 20, 2018

Inaugural Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference Jan. 23-25 in Orlando

The inaugural [Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference](http://racquetpaddlesportsshow.com) will be held Jan. 23-25, 2019, and co-located with the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla. The multi-faceted tennis, racquet and paddle sports industry event will feature a hands-on product demo experience and opening welcome party at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona; and a curated ONE2ONE buying summit, Tennis Owners & Managers (TOM) Conference and an exhibit pavilion of racquet, paddle and tennis vendors and organizations at the Orange County Convention Center. (Full story …)

September 18, 2018

Journalist Clarey, Wilson Sporting Goods Honored by ITHOF

New York Times journalist Christopher Clarey and Wilson Sporting Goods were recently honored with special awards presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame in recognition of significant contributions to the sport. The awards were presented at the annual Legends Ball, which was themed to pay tribute to a significant milestone in tennis history, the 50th anniversary of the Open Era. (Full story …)

September 14, 2018

Galbraith Nominated for USTA President, New Board Slate Named

The USTA Nominating Committee has put forth slate for the 2019-2020 term for the USTA Board of Directors. Patrick Galbraith of the USTA Pacific Northwest Section, the current USTA First Vice President, has been nominated to be the next USTA President. He would replace Katrina Adams, who becomes Immediate Past President. (Full story …)

Santorum Receives National Public Parks Lifetime Achievement Award

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is pleased to announce that its CEO, Dan Santorum, received the National Public Parks Tennis Association (NPPTA) Jean and Hollis Smith Lifetime Achievement Award. The award, presented annually, recognizes an individual who has been an outstanding advocate, and who has promoted the NPPTA across the country. Past recipients include Hollis Smith, Alan G. Schwartz, Jodie Adams, Billie Jean King, Pat Freebody, Jean Smith, Karen Ford, NRPA, Kurt Kamperman, Ken McAllister, Scott Hanover, Pam Sloan and Katrina Adams. (Full story …)

September 7, 2018

Tennis Industry Hears Challenges, Opportunities At TIA Tennis Forum

More than 350 tennis leaders, industry executives and tennis providers came together on the first day of play at the US Open for the 11th annual Tennis Industry Association (TIA) Tennis Forum, held at the Grand Hyatt New York. The Tennis Forum included the latest news and research about the state of the tennis and sports industries, including the current challenges, potential opportunities, and collaborative ways to move the sport and industry forward. (Full story …)

September 6, 2018

USTA Honors Chris Evert, Don Tisdel With President's Award

The USTA has announced that 18-time Grand Slam singles champion Chris Evert and former USTA vice-president Don Tisdel have been honored with the United States Tennis Association’s President’s Award at the USTA Semi-Annual Meeting in New York. The President’s Award honors individuals who have given unusual and extraordinary service to the sport of tennis in the public’s interest. (Full story …)