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USTA Celebrates Record 27.3 Million Tennis Players in 2025

2/18/2026

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In 2025, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) reported a record 27.3 million tennis players in the United States.
Participation rose 54% since 2019, continuing six consecutive years of growth, with 4.9 million first-time players.
The rise included 1.1 million more women, 450,000 Black players, 550,000 Hispanics, and 260,000 Asian/Pacific Islanders.
The USTA aims to reach 35 million players by 2035, a goal Chairman Brian Vahaly frames as expanding access.

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In 2025, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) reported a record 27.3 million tennis players in the United States.
Participation rose 54% since 2019, continuing six consecutive years of growth, with 4.9 million first-time players.
The rise included 1.1 million more women, 450,000 Black players, 550,000 Hispanics, and 260,000 Asian/Pacific Islanders.
The USTA aims to reach 35 million players by 2035, a goal Chairman Brian Vahaly frames as expanding access.