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The USTA’s mission is To Promote and Develop the Growth of Tennis.
 

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the recognized leader in promoting and developing the sport’s growth on every level in the United States, from local communities to the crown jewel of the professional game, the US Open.

Established in 1881, the USTA is a progressive and diverse not-for-profit organization whose volunteers, professional staff and financial resources support the singular mission.

The USTA is the largest tennis organization in the world, with 17 geographical sections, more than 770,000 individual members and 8,000 organizational members, thousands of volunteers and a professional staff dedicated to growing the game.

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Valdez named recipient of 2012 USTA Starfish Award

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Terry Valdez from Eastmont High School in East Wenatchee, Wash., has been named the recipient of the 2012 USTA Starfish Award. The USTA Starfish Award recognizes exceptional high school coaches who implement a "no-cut" policy, welcoming all interested students to be part of their school tennis teams.​ Read More
 

Haggerty nominated USTA Chairman of the Board and President

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The USTA Nominating Committee has announced the nomination of David A. Haggerty as USTA Chairman of the Board and President to serve a two-year term beginning January 1, 2013. Haggerty has served on the USTA Board of Directors for six years and is currently completing a two-year term as First Vice President.​ Read More
 

Brooklyn Man Grows Tennis in Latino Communities

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At the age of 14, Pablo Sierra of Brooklyn, NY fell in love with tennis, watching legends Billie Jean King, Rod Laver, and Arthur Ashe use smart strategy, precise swings, and agile footwork to become champions of the game. It was with his love for tennis that he founded the South Brooklyn Tennis Association. Read More
 

Carlos Hernandez joins USTA Texas

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Carlos Hernandez is one of the newest additions to the USTA family, starting in June as the Diversity & Inclusion staff liaison at the USTA Texas Section office. Carlos graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Sport Management and a minor in Business Foundations. He is currently working towards a Master of Science degree from Texas A&M University in Sport Management. Read More
 

Useful English to Spanish Tennis Terms


Looking to expand your Spanish vocabulary on the tennis court? Here you can find some useful English to Spanish tennis phrases! Read More
 

Jose Calderon: A Lesson in Perseverance

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Please enjoy this essay written by Jose Calderon from the USTA Northern California section. Jose was a recipient of the Pancho Gonzalez College Scholarship in 2010, for which this essay was written. Jose currently attends California State University, Fresno and is studying engineering. Read More
 

ICON Awards laud Summitt, tennis pioneers at US Open

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The fourth annual ICON Awards, held inside the Chase Center, honored three such sports figures that embodied diversity: the NCAA's all-time winningest coach Pat Summitt, Wheelchair Tennis pioneer Randy Snow and former USTA Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer Lee Hamilton, who established the national governing body’s Diversity and Inclusion Department and made multicultural participation in tennis a top strategic priority. Read More
 

May Honor Roll

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Player Development talent spotlight for the month of May 2012. Read More
 

USTA to launch "Joining Forces" PSA featuring Dr. Jill Biden

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The USTA today announced it will launch a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) featuring Dr. Jill Biden that highlights the USTA’s efforts to use tennis to support military families. Read More
 

Finalists named for "Create Your Own Tennis Court" contest

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The USTA announced the 10 photos that have been selected—from hundreds of entries received—as finalists in its “Create Your Own Tennis Court” photo contest. Fans across the country now can cast their vote for the court they feel is the most creative. Read More
 
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