There are already 106 million tennis players around the world and we’re here to support each and every one of them. Our aim is to increase participation in tennis for all ages, genders, playing standards and physical abilities, anywhere the game is established or developing. We have a number of initiatives to attract people to the game and keep them engaged - from juniors through to the Masters Tour for players aged 30 and over
The ITF's Tennis Play and Stay campaign ensures that all starter players are able to serve, rally and score from their first lesson. Modified equipment (slower balls and shorter rackets) on smaller courts makes it easier and more fun to start playing the sport
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The ITF invests in introducing kids around the world to tennis through our global Junior Tennis Initiative. The programme has expanded over 30 years to operate in more than 140 nations. It provides opportunities for children age 14 and under to play for the first time, or return to the sport, and supports national junior development by offering competition for emerging talent
The JTI is the launchpad for many promising girls and boys who can then progress along the player pathway and compete internationally. The programme also provides opportunities for tennis coaches, school educators and administrators to be involved in player development
ITF Development Officers work closely with our member national associations to spot the most talented 14 & under players. They are selected to receive performance-based training at the appropriate level, and opportunities to compete in national 12 & under and 14 & under competitions. This first step on the development pathway has the potential to nurture these youngsters to become the champions of the future.
Our game-changing ITF Global Tennis Report is now in its third edition. We gathered date from 199 of our member nations to present a clearer picture of the worldwide tennis-playing landscape than we've ever had before, and shape how we get more people playing the game
Find out moreThe ITF World Participation Conference takes place every two years. The event brings together experts from across the world to share ideas and innovations around tennis and sports participation in an interactive environment