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 information—including this biweekly newsletter—to 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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USTA Seeks to Make U.S. No. 1 Tennis-Playing Nation |
The USTA recently announced an ambitious strategy, which aims at making the U.S. the No. 1 tennis-playing nation in the world by 2035 by increasing the country’s tennis-playing population to 35 million total players, or 10% of the country’s population. |
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Dan Santorum Concludes Four Decades of Service to PTR |
Longtime PTR CEO Dan Santorum has left the PTR. Santorum has been instrumental in the PTR’s global growth and success, and has been with the organization for four decades. |
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USPTA Receives Provisional Accreditation by USTA |
The USPTA received provisional accreditation recently by the USTA through the end of this year, when it seeks to receive full accreditation. The USTA Accreditation Program is focused on raising the standards for the way in which tennis is delivered in the U.S. |
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Get Involved this National Tennis Month |
Get ready to serve up tennis fun in May, with National Tennis Month! The USTA has updated tools and resources at www.usta.com/ntm to help promote this sport, including new “Host an Event” and “Find an Event” features. |
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Hit to Be Fit! Celebrate NTM With Cardio Tennis |
This is the inaugural year for this unique event, held on May 19, with the goal of uniting the industry with a one-day showcase highlighting the health and wellness benefits of tennis. The event agenda includes Adult Red Ball and Cardio Tennis Triples. |
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ITA Launches New Summer Series Powered by WTN |
The ITA Summer Series offers players more opportunities for high-level play during the summer months while also expanding on opportunities for prize money and direct entries into the ITA National Summer Championships. |
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College Tennis Teams Make a Difference in Communities |
Several college teams and student-athletes have been making a difference this spring through volunteering in their communities. Meanwhile, former college tennis standout, Cam Norrie (TCU), helped give back leading up to the Miami Open. |
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USTA NE Hosts Provider Appreciation Month in April |
For the 11th straight year, USTA New England is celebrating Provider Appreciation Month in April, including a free Tennis Party on April 26 in Hanover, MA for anyone who works or volunteers in tennis. |
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Apply Now for 2024 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 42nd annual USTA Outstanding Facility Awards program. |
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AAPITA Hosts Panel With King, Pegula, Krawczyk, Armritraj
Vania King, Jessica Pegula, Desirae Krawczyk, and Stephen Armritraj along with the Asian American Pacific Islander Tennis Association held an AAPI panel at the recent Charleston Open, moderated by Emmy award winning journalist Michelle Yu.
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Hall of Fame Induction Weekend July 19-21 in Newport
The International Tennis Hall of Fame’s 2024 Induction Ceremony weekend will be in Newport, RI, July 19-21, honoring the 2024 inductees: Vijay Amritraj of India, Richard Evans of the United Kingdom, and Leander Paes of India.
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SoCal Pro Series Returns for Third Consecutive Year
The USTA Southern California Section will host seven consecutive weeks of men’s and women’s professional tournaments at Southern California tennis facilities in both San Diego and Los Angeles counties.
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National Campus to Host U.S. BJK Cup Qualifier vs. Belgium |
The USTA National Campus in Orlando will host the Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier between the U.S. and Belgium this weekend. |
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USPTA Town Hall: Racquet Sports Career Revolution |
The USPTA will host a webinar April 18 at 2 p.m. ET featuring CEO Brian Dillman, Chief Development Officer Ramona Husaru, and USPTA President Trish Faulkner on careers in this industry. |
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PTR Mentoring Workshop Certificate Program Set |
Whether you're a seasoned coach looking to refine your skills or a rising star eager to learn from the best, check out the PTR Mentoring Workshop Certificate program, with interactive webinars scheduled for April 26, May 10 and May 31. |
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2024 ATA Nationals to be in Orlando, July 22-28 |
The American Tennis Association will hold this year’s ATA Nationals at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, FL, July 22-28. Stay tuned for more information. |
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USPTA World Conference Headed to California in Sept. |
The USPTA World Conference will be at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA, Sept. 15-19. |
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ITA Coaches Convention Set for Nov. 15-17 in Dallas |
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s 2024 ITA Coaches Convention will be Nov. 15-17 in Dallas, at the Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex on the SMU campus. |
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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 |
Can’t get enough tennis? With live events, taped classics, and signature programming, check out what’s on Tennis Channel this week. |
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