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Together, for Tennis

November 20, 2024

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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Tennis Organizations

USTA Names New Board of Directors for 2025-2026

Former ATP professional Brian Vahaly has been elected to lead the USTA as its Chairman of the Board and President beginning in January 2025, topping the new slate of Board of Directors that will serve for the 2025-2026 term.

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Tennis Officials Honored with 2024 USTA Umpire Awards

Anthony Montero, John Wong, Roger Pennington and Jorge Ducci were named winners of the 2024 Annual Umpire Awards.

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Tennis in the News

First Serve OKC Receives $118,000 USTA Foundation Grant

The nonprofit First Serve OKC was awarded a $118,000 USTA Foundation grant to aid in resurfacing eight tennis courts at Oklahoma City Tennis Center.


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Arkansas City Receives Grants for Public Park Court Renovation 

The city of Mountain Home, Ark., has received a $25,000 grant from USTA Tennis Venue Services and a $20,000 grant from USTA Arkansas to renovate tennis courts at Cooper Park.

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Louisiana School Board to Spend $400K on H.S. Tennis Courts

The Ouachita Parish School Board in Louisiana is spending nearly $400,000 to resurface four existing high school tennis courts and add two new courts.



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U.S. Sweeps Junior BJK Cup and Davis Cup Finals

The U.S. won both titles at the Junior Billie Jean King Cup and Junior Davis Cup Finals in Turkey—the first time that American teams swept both titles at the world's premier 16-and-under team competitions.

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Tennis Providers

RSPA Launches Junior Racquet Sports Apprentice Certification

The RSPA Junior Racquet Sports Apprentice Certification, for ages 14-17, can open doors to real job opportunities, build skills, and provide professional connections.

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PTR Shares Lineup of Presentations for Int’l. Racquets Conference

PTR has announced its lineup of topics for its International Racquets Conference in February, covering tennis, coaching strategies, business growth and more.

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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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Hurricane Relief

USTA Florida Foundation Hurricane Relief Application Open

The USTA Florida Foundation has reopened its Hurricane Relief Grant application, to provide support for tennis facilities impacted by hurricanes across the state.

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RSPA to Aid Members Affected by Hurricanes 

The Racquet Sports Professionals Association is inviting members to help aid colleagues affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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Tennis History

ITHF to Launch ‘Be Legendary’ Youth Program in 2025

The International Tennis Hall of Fame is launching a new global youth program in 2025, Be Legendary, designed to immerse young players in the rich history of tennis.

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Podcast: Cliff Drysdale on the Wimbledon Walkout of 1973

In the latest TennnisWorthy podcast, Hall-of-Famer and former ATP President Cliff Drysdale talks about uniting pro players and the story of the Wimbledon Walkout of 1973. 

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Tennis Industry Events

ASBA Technical Meeting & Trade Show Dec. 3-6 in Orlando

PTR International Racquets Conference, Feb. 23-27 in Florida

RSPA Certification Workshop Calendar

Cardio Tennis Instructor Training Courses

Save the Date: 2025 RSPA World Conference Sept. 21-25 in Hawaii

Tennis Careers

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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Tennis on TV

Tennis Channel Unveils Direct-to-Consumer Streaming Platform

Tennis Channel has introduced a direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service that merges its flagship 24-hour network with extensive live and on-demand multicourt coverage.

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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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