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Craig Tiley appointed as new USTA CEO after leading Tennis Australia
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Craig Tiley, the longtime chief of Tennis Australia and tournament director of the Australian Open, has been named the new chief executive of the United States Tennis Association. The 64-year-old South African will assume the role later this year, replacing Lew Sherr and returning to the US where he once coached college tennis. Tiley's move comes amid ongoing transformations in professional tennis governance and player relations.
The U.S. Tennis Association has appointed Craig Tiley, longtime chief executive of Tennis Australia and tournament director of the Australian Open, as its new CEO. Tiley will start later this year on a long-term contract, replacing Lew Sherr who left for the New York Mets. The move comes amid efforts to grow tennis participation in the United States to 35 million players by 2035.