Tennis in the United States
| Tennis in the United States | |
|---|---|
Arthur Ashe Stadium in 2010 | |
| Country | United States |
| Governing body | United States Tennis Association |
| National team(s) | United States Olympics team |
National competitions | |
International competitions | |
Tennis was first played in the United States in 1874. In 1881, the National Lawn Tennis Association was founded in order to organize all tennis activities in the country. The first major tennis tournament was called the US Open Championship and was also first played in 1881.