Tennis in the United States

Tennis in the United States
Arthur Ashe Stadium in 2010
CountryUnited States
Governing bodyUnited States Tennis Association
National teamUnited States Olympics team
National competitions
International competitions

Tennis was first played in the United States in the 1870s. Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, many American tennis players, such as Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Andre Agassi, and Pete Sampras have achieved international success. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the governing board for tennis in the United States, and is responsible for the promotion and development of tennis players in the U.S. It was known as the National Lawn Tennis Association until 1975.

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