USTA National Campus
| Location | Lake Nona, Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 28°24′02″N 81°16′45″W / 28.4006°N 81.2791°W |
| Owner | United States Tennis Association |
| Acreage | 64 acres (26 ha) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | April 8, 2015 |
| Opened | January 5, 2017 |
| Construction cost | $63 million[1] |
| Website | |
| ustanationalcampus | |
The USTA National Campus is a tennis training center and tournament venue in Lake Nona, Orlando, Florida. Owned by the United States Tennis Association (USTA), it houses 100 tennis courts, a strength and conditioning center, and a dormitory.
History
The USTA National Campus broke ground on April 8, 2015.[2] Originally scheduled to open in late 2016,[3][4] it officially opened on January 5, 2017.[5][6] Situated on 64 acres (26 ha) of land, the facility houses 100 tennis courts, comprising indoor and outdoor hardcourts, Har-Tru green clay courts, and red clay courts.[7][8] It also houses a dormitory, a strength and conditioning center, a 50,000-square-foot welcome center, a pro shop, and a racket store.[1][9]
In May 2019, the facility hosted the NCAA Division I Tennis Championships.[10] In 2020, it was awarded Gold Level status by the International Tennis Federation.[11] In April 2024, it hosted the United States' Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Belgium.[12] That December, the USTA announced that the NCAA Division I men's and women's tennis championships would be held at the USTA National Campus for ten years, beginning in 2028.[13]
Notable players
- Reese Brantmeier[14]
- Francesca Di Lorenzo[15]
- Caroline Dolehide[16][17]
- Bjorn Fratangelo[18]
- Tyra Caterina Grant[19]
- Iva Jovic[20]
- Madison Keys[21]
- Ashlyn Krueger[22]
- Dana Mathewson[23]
- Mackenzie McDonald[24]
- Clervie Ngounoue[25]
- Annika Penickova[26]
- Kristina Penickova[26]
- Alexander Razeghi[27]
References
- ^ a b Waldstein, David (January 6, 2017). "U.S.T.A. Opens a 'Tennis Heaven' and Hopes Champions Will Follow". The New York Times. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Shanklin, Mary (April 8, 2015). "USTA's campus set to anchor Lake Nona sports district". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ Pantic, Nina (November 11, 2015). "USTA National Campus in Lake Nona looks to promote tennis, produce champions". Tennis.com. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Finn, Jackie (April 28, 2016). "USTA National Campus: By the Numbers". United States Tennis Association. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Perez, A. J. (January 5, 2017). "USTA's National Campus can help develop tennis' top young players". USA Today. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Crawford, E.J. (December 4, 2017). "Best of 2017: USTA National Campus opens its doors". United States Tennis Association. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Crawford, E.J. (March 9, 2016). "USTA National Campus rounding into shape". United States Tennis Association. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Finn, Jackie (April 28, 2016). "USTA National Campus: By the Numbers". United States Tennis Association. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Newcomb, Tim (February 4, 2019). "How The USTA's National Campus Has Transformed The American Tennis Scene". Forbes. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Kapetanakis, Arthur (December 12, 2019). "2019 Year in Review: NCAAs debut at National Campus". United States Tennis Association. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Allen, Jason; Davies, Karl; Gale, Simon (September 6, 2022). "Growing and maintaining a successful tennis business backed by a sound framework" (pdf). ITF Coaching & Sport Science Review. 30 (87): 4–6. doi:10.52383/itfcoaching.v30i87.333. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Chiesa, Victoria (December 12, 2023). "USTA National Campus to host 2024 U.S. Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier vs. Belgium". United States Tennis Association. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Lynch, Ryan (December 9, 2024). "Lake Nona's USTA campus to host high-profile tennis championships for a decade". Orlando Business Journal. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Lewis, Colette (September 7, 2021). "Rabman sets up second round clash with top-seed Kasintseva in New York". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Ormiston, Brian (August 29, 2018). "US Open Interview: Francesca Di Lorenzo". US Open. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Maher, Erin (August 26, 2017). "The Open Interview: Caroline Dolehide". US Open. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ Pratt, Steve (August 30, 2020). "US Open Interview: Caroline Dolehide". US Open. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ Clarey, Christopher (January 18, 2017). "At Australian Open, Americans' Strength Is in Numbers, and Youth". The New York Times. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Futterman, Matthew (May 1, 2025). "Rising U.S. tennis talent Tyra Grant will switch to represent Italy". The Athletic. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Kapetanakis, Arthur (May 15, 2025). "Grand Slam stage 'nothing new' for Iva Jovic, 17, ahead of Roland Garros debut". United States Tennis Association. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Marshall, Ashley (June 3, 2019). "Keys, Anisimova into French Open quarterfinals". United States Tennis Association. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Kapetanakis, Arthur (August 31, 2021). "Ashlyn Krueger set for 'crazy' US Open debut in women's singles, doubles events". US Open. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ Thomas, Marshall (November 5, 2021). "Fernandez eyes first Masters final as he 'improves each day'". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Kapetanakis, Arthur (July 9, 2018). "2018 US Open Spotlight: Mackenzie McDonald". US Open. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Fuller, Haley (August 14, 2023). "Clervie Ngounoue, Learner Tien win USTA 18s' National Championships, awarded 2023 US Open wild cards". US Open. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ a b Lewis, Michael (September 3, 2024). "14-year-old Penickova sisters hope to follow Williams' footprint". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Evans, Richard Llewelyn (January 21, 2024). "Razeghi proves unfazed by crowd-drawer Hewitt in Melbourne". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved May 27, 2025.