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February 19, 2025

U.S. TENNIS PARTICIPATION SURGES TO NEW HIGH OF 25.7 MILLION PLAYERS FOLLOWING FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF GROWTH

By United States Tennis Association

One in 12 Americans played tennis in 2024, the highest proportion on recordExpansion reflects broader cultural shifts with notable momentum among Black/African American and Hispanic players, young adults, and seniorsSuccess

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