USTA
Sports abbreviation · Sports Governing Body
| Stands for | United States Tennis Association |
|---|---|
| Categories | Sports |
USTA stands for United States Tennis Association, a sports governing body abbreviation.
National governing body of tennis in the United States, which owns and runs the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York. It also organizes adult recreational leagues, junior tournaments and player development.
Example: Her USTA league team advanced to the sectional championships in Arizona.
Usage notes
Founded in 1881 as the United States National Lawn Tennis Association. The US Open began in 1881 as the US National Championships and has been played at Flushing Meadows since 1978. The tennis center was renamed for Billie Jean King in 2006. Recreational players receive an NTRP rating from the USTA, such as 3.5 or 4.0.
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