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Open Tennis Fest: 170+ events to receive funding
USTA Southern is celebrating the sport of tennis with Open Tennis Fest! We encouraged CTAs, NJTLs, public facilities and parks & recreation organizations to promote tennis and their organization.
More than 170 events have been approved for funding through Serve Tennis. Click here and insert your city or zip code to find events in your area. To focus your search, you can also search on "OTF25."
Each host receives $300 per approved event, which requires submitting a follow-up report. Up to four (4) events are available for funding per organization, for a maximum total of $1,200.
Events will be hosted between Sept. 1-30, 2025.
Registration for Open Tennis Fest is now closed.
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