Tennis has been growing in popularity in our region, with 1.3 million playing tennis in the Mid-Atlantic, the third-highest number relative to population in the U.S. In response, the U.S. Tennis Association has chosen Northern Virginia as the home of a massive new facility containing 36 courts, making it a likely site for major matches as well as community events.
“The new campus will bring people from different walks of life together and serve as a key part of the Mid-Atlantic community, fulfilling their social and emotional needs, elevating and enhancing the lives of all who visit,” said Beth Twomey, chief operating officer for USTA Mid-Atlantic. “It will be a hub of learning, teaching, and growth that amplifies beyond its walls out to the larger community and Mid-Atlantic region.”
In addition to hosting a training center, which will give locals access to a professional-tier tennis venue, the campus will also house the headquarters of the USTA Mid-Atlantic office.
“We have an enormous opportunity to use tennis as a way to impart meaningful change among individuals and communities and introduce the sport to so many more people,” said Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro, chief executive officer of USTA Mid-Atlantic. “Our community-first approach with our pursuit of the tennis campus will allow us to build something that will be transformative and unmatched in ability to elevate and enhance lives, the community, and the entire Mid-Atlantic region.”
The project is estimated to cost $42 million, with a grand opening in 2025. It’s projected to have an $8.5 million economic impact annually.
Feature rendering courtesy USTA
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