USTA senior players shine on the global stage. The US Open to undergo a leadership transitions. The top tennis news this week was rounded out by policy debates and cultural trends.
U.S. wins multiple titles at 2024 ITF Masters World Individual Championships: Americans claimed the women’s singles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles titles at the recently-concluded 45+ ITF Masters Tour World Individual Championships at the Ariake Tennis Park in Tokyo, Japan. Julie Thu was crowned the Women’s World Champion in 45+ Singles. Full Story: USTA
US Open Tournament Director Stacey Allaster to Transition Roles: The USTA announced that following the 2025 US Open, Stacey Allaster will transition from her position as Chief Executive of Professional Tennis and US Open Tournament Director to a special advisory role. This evolution of her role with the USTA will provide her the flexibility and time she wants to pursue additional interests. Full Story: US Open
How tennis players are ranked on the ATP and WTA Tour: How tennis rankings work, how tennis players are ranked, and why it sometimes gets complicated. This should not be perceived as an endorsement of the existing system, which is fraught, to say the least. Full Story: The Athletic
Tennis rules and reflections on a season of umpiring confusion and doping controversy: In 2024, tennis went through a series of high-profile calamities on and off court. Full Story: The Athletic
When Aryna Sabalenka slayed her serving demons: Sabalenka engaged biomechanist Gavin Macmillan in mid-2022, a person she continues to work with today. Full Story: The Australian Open
The WTA’s Role in Women’s Sports Boom: Where does women’s tennis factor in the growing popularity of women’s sports? Plus, has drug testing evolved, and how has it impacted the sport? Full Story: Sports Illustrated
Wimbledon’s tennis expansion explained: Controversial proposals to triple the size of Wimbledon, are set for another day in court. Why the All England Club wants 39 more courts. Full Story: The Athletic
LTA bans transgender women from some domestic competitions: The governing body of British tennis issued a new transgender and non-binary policy and said it had to find a balance between competitive fairness and inclusion. Full Story: BBC
Melanie Oudin is still making her mark on American tennis: As a 17-year-old, Melanie Oudin captivated the nation. Now, she’s using her love of the game to help the next generation of Americans reach those same heights. Full Story: Tennis
Tenniscore: How the ‘Challengers’ effect transformed tennis fashion in 2024: The biggest style serve of 2024 didn’t come from a player—it came from someone who played one on the big screen. Full Story: Tennis
Grey Goose serves up multi-year tennis deal with AO: Grey Goose has been named the Australian Open Tennis’ official vodka partner from 2025.. Full Story: The Spirits Business
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 12/18-22 | Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF | ATP Finals | Saudi Arabia |
