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Eric Butorac Named U.S. Open Tournament Director for 2026

11/18/2025

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Eric Butorac will succeed Stacey Allaster as the U.S. Open's tournament director, starting in 2026, according to the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA).
Butorac is a former professional tennis player and USTA senior director of player relations.
He previously directed the U.S. Open mixed doubles event.
Allaster, the first woman to hold the position since 2020, will transition to an advisory role after serving as USTA's chief executive of professional tennis.

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Eric Butorac will succeed Stacey Allaster as the U.S. Open's tournament director, starting in 2026, according to the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA).
Butorac is a former professional tennis player and USTA senior director of player relations.
He previously directed the U.S. Open mixed doubles event.
Allaster, the first woman to hold the position since 2020, will transition to an advisory role after serving as USTA's chief executive of professional tennis.