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2024 Billie Jean King Cup Moves to Malaga From Sevilla

The 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Finals will move to Malaga, Spain, from Sevilla and be paired with the Davis Cup Final 8 men’s competition in November. The BJK Cup Finals dates and match schedule will remain November 13–20. The Davis Cup Final 8 match schedule and dates will take place November 19–24 with both […]

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2024 BNP Paribas Open Creates $852 Million in Gross Economic Impact

The 2024 BNP Paribas Open, a combined ATP and WTA Tours event at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden held each March, claims that it generated an estimated total gross economic impact of more than $852 million on the Coachella Valley economy. The study’s total, conducted by George Washington University, is a 51 percent increase over […]

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A handler and her dog wait backstage during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

From Dogs to Djokovic, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Has Seen It All

The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, has been home to some of the most memorable matches and players in the history of professional tennis. You would be hard-pressed to find one player in the modern era that never either won a U.S. Open men’s or women’s tennis championship […]

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USTA, ITA Partner on New Strategic Alliance

The United States Tennis Association and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association have entered into a new alliance that expands upon the existing collaboration between the two organizations, with the goal to strengthen and elevate collegiate tennis. “College tennis is a critical part of the player pathway as it not only serves as the aspirational dream of […]

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Sports Facilities Companies to Operate New Cape Coral Venue

Cape Coral, a racquet center slated to open in July 2024, will be operated by the Sports Facilities Companies in partnership with the city of Cape Coral, located in the Fort Myers region of Florida. SFC will control the management efforts, overseeing marketing and booking, staff development and training, guest services, food and beverage offerings […]

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Intercollegiate Tennis Association Announces Split Sites for Indoor Championships

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association has announced SMU and Baylor as the co-hosts for the 2025 and 2026 ITA Division I Men’s National Team Indoor Championship along with Illinois and Northwestern as the co-hosts for the 2025 and 2026 ITA Division I Women’s National Team Indoor Championship. Splitting host responsibilities between two schools within 200 miles […]

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Saudi Arabia to Host WTA Finals From 2024–2026

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host the next three editions of the WTA Finals from 2024–2026, following the announcement Thursday of a new agreement between the WTA and the Saudi Tennis Federation. The 2024 season-ending finals will take place between November 2–9, featuring the top eight singles players and doubles teams. The agreement with the Saudi […]

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Novak Djokovic returns a shot to Carlos Alcaraz during the men's singles final of the 2023 Western & Southern Open in Mason, Ohio. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

2025 ATP Tour Schedule Includes Expanded Events in Cincinnati, Canada

The ATP Tour tournaments in Canada and Cincinnati will increase to 12 days each next season and events in Dallas, Doha and Munich will be upgraded to the 500 level as part of changes for the 2025 men’s tennis schedule. The National Bank Open in Canada and the Cincinnati Open follow the Masters 1000 tournaments […]

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Katrina Adams Named Global Winner of IOC Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions Award

Katrina Adams, the former United States Tennis Association chief executive officer and first African American to hold that position, is the global winner of the 2023 IOC Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions Award The award was announced on International Women’s Day to celebrate Adams. Known as the IOC Women and Sport Awards from 2000 […]

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San Francisco to Host 2025 Laver Cup at Chase Center

San Francisco will host the 2025 Laver Cup at Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors, from September 19–21. “Bay Area fans will love the way the Laver Cup brings together the world’s top players as teammates,” said Roger Federer, 20-time Grand Slam champion and co-creator of the Laver Cup. “Many tennis players are […]

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