Eric Butorac has been named tournament director of the tennis’ U.S. Open, beginning in 2026. Burorac is the USTA’s senior director, player relations and business development, and a former Top-20 doubles pro and ATP Player Council president. He succeeds Stacey Allaster, who will continue serving as USTA chief executive, professional tennis, before she transitions to a strategic advisor role in May 2026.
Butorac joined the USTA in 2016 after 14 years on the tour. At the USTA, has helped lead the improvement of the player experience at the US Open and has been instrumental in the growth of U.S. Open Fan Week and its signature events. This year, he was the tournament director of the reimagined US Open Mixed Doubles Championships. He also served as tournament director of the Cincinnati Open in 2022.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Eric as the new tournament director of the US Open,” said Brian Vahaly, chairman of the board, president and interim co-CEO of the USTA. “He is one of the most respected and trusted figures in tennis, and his impact on the USTA and the US Open has been extraordinary. Eric has been instrumental in strengthening the US Open experience for both players and fans, and his leadership, insight and passion for the game make him the ideal person to guide the next chapter of the tournament’s success.”
Butorac won 18 ATP doubles titles over his professional career and reached the doubles final at the 2014 Australian Open. He eight years on the ATP Player Council and succeeded Roger Federer as president in 2014.
“I am beyond excited and grateful to serve as US Open Tournament Director,” he said. “This is in many ways a dream come true and the culmination of my life and career in tennis.
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