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Play in May - National Tennis Month

Ron Cioffi | May 29, 2025

Want to Play in May? There will be more than 430 tennis events that offer a chance for play and fun during National Tennis Month!

Additionally, more than 130 of those events will feature Red Ball Tennis, a FUN social experience designed to bring new players to your courts and have them playing the game in 10 minutes! With modified equipment and an all-inclusive package, Red Ball Tennis will supercharge the success of your players and bring a new level of energy to your facility.

USTA Southern is proud to offer financial support to help public parks and local tennis organizations give everyone a chance to experience the joy of hitting a tennis ball. If you want to get our on the court during Play In - National Tennis Month, click here to find events in your community.

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North Charleston, S.C., Mayor Reginald L. “Reggie” Burgess presented an official proclamation recognizing May as National Tennis Month.

Proclamations!

In 2025, National Tennis Month has been proclaimed in the following municipalities:

States

Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina

Counties, cities and towns

Aiken, S.C.
Apex, N.C.
Asheville, N.C.
Birmingham, Ala.
Blue Ridge, Ga.
Cary, N.C.
Charleston, S.C.
Columbia, S.C.
Conway, S.C.
Fairhope, Ala.
Florence, S.C.
Greenwood, S.C.
Hanahan, S.C.
Holly Springs, N.C.
Kershaw, S.C.
Lafayette, La.
LaGrange, Ga.
Little Rock, Ark.
Macon-Bibb County, Ga.
Mint Hill, N.C.
Morrisville, N.C.
Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
North Charleston, S.C.
Richland County, S.C.
Sherwood, Ark.
St. George, S.C.
Sumter, S.C.

USTA prizes include US Open trip!

Win Your Way to the US Open (and more!)

USTA is also offering a major incentive for NTM providers. Host an event as a provider, or register for a class as a player, and you will be entered to win tickets to the US Open. Please see Official Rules for details.

Spread the good news of tennis and win a USTA prize pack! Get your city or state to proclaim May as National Tennis Month or submit a National Tennis Month success story and win a USTA prize pack. Submissions are accepted until June 27.

USTA resources

Click here for more information on National Tennis Month, including artwork, marketing assets, sample proclamations, press releases and more!