Tennis popularity continued to surge in 2022, as participation in the racquet sport increased for the third consecutive year in the United States. USTA announced that the number of tennis players grew by one million in 2022, totaling to 23.6 million individuals in the game. It is an increase of 5.9 million, or 33%, since the start of 2020.
“The increase in tennis participation for the third year in a row is not only important for the health of our sport, but also for the health and well-being of those who have made the game a part of their lives,” said Brian Hainline, Chairman of the Board and President, USTA.