National Tennis Month 2025 brought thousands to the courts to enjoy the benefits of tennis

Another year, another successful month-long celebration of tennis, as tennis providers from across the country rallied to help more people gain access to the world’s healthiest sport during National Tennis Month, held annually during the month of May.

Additionally, hundreds of cities, states and schools issued official proclamations declaring May as National Tennis Month. From Birmingham, Mich., to the states of Nebraska and Oklahoma and more, tennis advocates and lawmakers joined together to honor the sport and tennis providers in their local communities. (Those who submitted proclamations and NTM success stories to the USTA were eligible to win prize packages from the USTA.)

Importantly, tennis providers used National Tennis Month as a platform to bring attention to tennis and grow the game in their communities, as dozens of local TV stations and hundreds of local publications ran items about tennis, often featuring local tennis providers and players. TV coverage highlighted the sport’s growing popularity and positive health impacts. The celebration also took center court during pro tournament broadcasts on the Tennis Channel.

The buzz continued with exciting offerings from USTA promotional partners. Fage Yogurt ran a sweepstakes during May, offering a pair of luxury suite tickets to the 2025 US Open, including airfare and hotel, which drew over 67,000 entries. Top retailers also used National Tennis Month to drive business and support the sport, including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Tennis Warehouse, Midwest Racquet Sports, Tennis Express, Tennis Plaza in Florida and Game, Set, Match in Colorado and Las Vegas.

“We saw tremendous support for National Tennis Month from these leading retailers as well as leading racquet brands such as Babolat, Head, Wilson and Dunlop, all of whom played a vital role in driving business and championing the sport's growth,” says Mickey Maule, the USTA’s managing director for Industry & Sales. 

One of the most exciting National Tennis Month activities was the second annual Hit to Be Fit Day, held on May 10. During Hit to Be Fit Day, Cardio Tennis and Red Ball Tennis—a modified version of tennis with smaller courts and low-compression balls—took the spotlight. Through the Red Ball initiative, players of all ages and abilities are encouraged to pick up a racquet and enjoy the sport’s health benefits. A featured Hit to Be Fit event was held at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla., and across the country, more than 240 facilities hosted simultaneous events, with approximately 3,500 total participants. 

“In its second year, our national Hit to be Fit Day showcased the sport’s inclusivity and ease of entry for tennis players of all fitness and skill levels,” says Michele Krause, one of the creators of Cardio Tennis and a consultant for the USTA. “Hit to be Fit is an event that can be offered throughout the year to continuously engage current players and attract new players.”

"National Tennis Month was, yet again, an incredible success,” says Elliott Pettit, the USTA’s senior director of Retention & Brand. “Not only did we see overwhelming proclamations nationwide and comprehensive local media coverage highlighting the health benefits of tennis, but we witnessed players at all levels enjoying the game and finding community on the court.”