The latest numbers show growth in tennis in the United States.
Tennis had 27.5 million participants in 2024, a 1.9 million increase over 2023’s numbers.
There’s a growth in the Black/African American and Hispanic communities.
The Black/African American community saw a 26 percent growth in participation, representing a 662,000-player increase. Hispanic players increased by 15.4 percent to 4.54 million players over 2023.
“This report confirms what we know at the USTA: tennis popularity continues to grow and is a sport that is increasingly looking more like America than ever before,” said Lew Sherr, USTA CEO. “Along with our section partners, our mission is to get more people on the court to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere and we are thrilled to see these numbers validate the work we do. We will continue to do our part through an ambitious strategy to grow the game to 35 million players by 2035, a goal that is both actionable and achievable as we seek to bring the benefits of the world’s healthiest sport to more people across America.”
The USTA has committed $10 million in grants to tennis courts and facilities nationwide. (Press Release)
“We are committed to supporting the enhancement and construction of tennis facilities in communities across the country,” said Brian Vahaly, Chairman of the Board President of the USTA. “In partnership with our sections, investing in the development of tennis facilities nationwide helps support the USTA’s mission of growing tennis to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere.”
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