About the USTA

Aces for the game of tennis.

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body for tennis and the recognized leader in promoting and developing the sport’s growth in the US.

What we do.

As a not-for-profit association, we’re dedicated to making tennis look like America by increasing its accessibility and inclusivity at every level, from local communities to the crown jewel of the professional game: the US Open.

Who we are.

Established in 1881, we’re now the largest tennis organization in the world, with 17 geographical sections, 700,000+ individual members, 7,000+ organizational members, thousands of volunteers, and a professional staff dedicated to supporting our purpose of growing tennis to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere.

What we believe.

From Arthur Ashe to Billie Jean King. From Serena to Coco, and the next big player to take a swing and take our breath away. Every tennis legend is born from hard work, perseverance and an unrelenting desire to thrive. The same goes for us, the team behind the scenes. We champion what matters—the human mind, body, and spirit—seizing every opportunity to learn and grow as we grow the game of tennis.

What we’ve achieved.

We’ve come a long way since our founding days. It’s been our honor to champion all things tennis across the United States and across history—and we’re not slowing down.

1881

The US National Lawn Tennis Association is founded by a small group of men from northeastern clubs to promote the standardization of the rules and regulations for lawn tennis throughout the United States.

1881

The first US National Singles Championship for men, the precursor to the modern-day US Open, is held at the Newport Casino in Newport, RI.

1917

A committee on Equalization of Voting Power is established after hints of secession from midwestern and western Sections, which sought a greater role in governance.

1950

Althea Gibson, at 23, became the first black American player to play in a Grand Slam event.

1958

Individual membership is established, changing the Association’s focus on clubs as the only voting members.

1978

The US Open moves to its new location, under President Slew Hester’s leadership, at Flushing Meadows in Queens, NY.

1980

USTA hires its first executive director.

1983

Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands form the last of the USTA’s 17 Sections.

1989

The first woman officer, Barbara Williams, is elected to the USTA Board of Directors.

1993

The first African American officer, Dwight Mosley, is elected to the USTA Board of Directors.

2006

The US Open changes the name of its site to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in honor of the tennis legend and ambassador, a product of America’s public parks.

2015

The first African American woman and former touring pro, Katrina Adams, is elected USTA President.

2017

The USTA National Campus in Orlando, FL is unveiled and billed as the new Home of American Tennis.

Meet the people leading the movement.

Our people are the true stars of tennis. They may never know the feeling of winning the US Open, but they’re the invaluable players who bring that possibility to everyone across America.

Get to know our organizational leadership, including our Executive Staff and Board of Directors.

USTA locations.

Our six offices and training centers are situated across the country. We hope to see you out there.

National HQ

2500 Westchester Ave, Ste 411
Purchase, NY 10577
(914) 696-7000

National campus

10000 USTA Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 675-2500

USTA BILLIE JEAN KING NATIONAL TENNIS CENTER

Flushing Meadows – Corona Park
Flushing, NY 11368
(718) 760-6200

NYC TIMES SQUARE

11 Times Square
640 8th Ave, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10036
(914) 696-7000

TRAINING CENTER WEST

Dignity Health Sports Park
18400 Avalon Blvd, Ste 600
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 630-4500

USTA FOUNDATION

420 Charles E Young Drive West
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 208-3838

Make your move.

Submit your application today for a chance to work (and play) at the USTA.

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