Tennis Participation In U.S. Grows For Sixth Consecutive Year

U.S. tennis participation rose for a sixth straight year in 2025, reaching 27.3 million players.

The sport added 1.6 million players this year, including nearly 4.9 million first-time participants.

Strong retention and new-player growth have lifted participation 54% since 2019.

The trend points to lasting post-pandemic momentum, with implications for courts, coaching, and youth programs.