The tennis industry has come together as Tennis Industry United to help drive the growth of this sport. Tennis Industry United has developed educational, downloadable, and customizable resources and informationâincluding this biweekly newsletterâto help our local tennis advocates promote the benefits of tennis, attract new players and re-engage past players, and help drive greater diversity and inclusion in tennis participation. Together, for tennis.
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Follow All the Action at the US Open on USOpen.org | USOpen.org is THE source for the latest on everything about the worldâs biggest and best tournament. Visit the site for live scores, videos, schedules, draws, player features, news and more. | |
US Open Celebrates Diverse Communities with âBe Openâ Campaign | The US Openâs social responsibility campaign, Be Open, will return for its fifth year in 2024, promoting important messages of progress, positivity and equality. This yearâs campaign offers fans the opportunity to participate in cultural experiences and celebrate diverse communities. | |
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2024 Prize Money Is Largest Purse in Tennis History | The stars of the ATP and WTA tours will be competing for the largest purse in tennis history at the 2024 US Open. This year's tournament will offer a total of $75 million in player compensation, with the sum representing a 15 percent increase from 2023. | |
US Open Theme Art Celebrates the Power of Tennis | Tennis possesses the unique ability to cultivate human connections and improve the physical and mental health of everyone who plays it. This yearâs US Open theme art helps illustrate these points and celebrates the Power of Tennis. | |
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Net Generation Webinar: How to Keep Children Motivated | A recent Net Generation webinar with Dr. Larry Lauer and junior coach Lori Riffice discussed how to keep children motivated and how to encourage young athletes to continue when times get tough. | |
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Commit to a Safe, Respectful and Inclusive Environment | Are you and your staff Safe Play approved, or need to renew your approval? The Safe Play program ensures a positive, secure environment for tennis players of all ages. | |
Interested In Becoming a USTA Official? Find Out More | Officials ensure fair play, help tournaments run smoothly and teach the rules of the game and their implementation. Become a USTA official and become an ambassador for this sport. | |
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Para-Standing Teen Players are Changing the Game in Midwest | Annabelle Murphy, 17, and Sharla Plier, 15, have made a name for themselves in their communities as para-standing athletes. | |
Ivan Lendlâs Adaptive Sports Camp Gets Kids Into the Game | For more than 30 years, the Ivan Lendl Adaptive Sports Camp has been giving youngsters with disabilities, as young as age 6, the chance to learn various sports with the equipment they need to adapt to it. | |
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Grants Celebrating Gauff Help to Resurface HBCU Courts | The USTA has awarded a $21,000 grant to North Carolina Central University, an HBCU in Durham, N.C., as part of the US Open Legacy Initiative created in celebration of Coco Gauffâs 2023 US Open singles title. USTA Southern added another $12,000, and USTA North Carolina contributed $5,000. | |
Student-Athletes Awarded Grants from Frances Tiafoe Fund | Six deserving student-athletes from five National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) chapters across the country have been awarded the first-ever individual player grants from the USTA Foundation's France Tiafoe Fund. | |
Celebrating New Courts, Grants and Events in Owensboro | The Owensboro, KY., tennis community had plenty to celebrate recently as new tennis courts were named for Wm. J. âBillâ Thompson, other courts across the city have been upgraded through USTA grants, and three USTA-sanctioned events were announced. | |
Martin Blackman Honored with ATAâs Ace Award | Martin Blackman, the General Manager of USTA Player Development, was honored recently at the American Tennis Association's Ace Awards, where he was recognized for his contributions to fostering inclusivity and diversity in tennis. | |
Climbing the Ladder to Success in Tennis | Looking for a job in tennis? Or are you an employer looking to hire? Check out Careers in Tennis, where you can search for jobs for free or post job or internship openings. | |
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Keep Up on Tennis Channel Programming | Canât get enough tennis? With live events, taped classics, and signature programming, check out whatâs on Tennis Channel this week. | | | | |
