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USTA Names Craig Tiley CEO, Triggering Tennis Australia Succession Search

He will transition from Tennis Australia over the coming months.

Overview

  • Tiley was officially appointed by the USTA and is slated to assume duties in the coming months, with no precise start date specified.
  • He will remain in his roles at Tennis Australia during a handover period to ensure continuity after the Australian Open season.
  • Tennis Australia has begun an internal and external search for his replacement, engaging Egon Zehnder to lead the process.
  • USTA leaders say Tiley will focus on expanding participation toward a 35 million-player goal by 2035 and advancing the roughly $800 million US Open venue overhaul.
  • Tiley cited family ties in the United States and the appeal of a new challenge as key reasons for his move, following a tenure marked by strong participation gains and event growth in Australia.