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Establishment of the USNLTA

When: 1881
Where: New York City
Part of: United States Tennis Association established; first U.S. Tennis Championships played

A small group of tennis club members in New York City and northeastern clubs established the United States National Lawn Tennis Association in 1881.

The association was created to standardize rules and regulations and to promote and develop the growth of tennis in the United States. It was formed by a small group of tennis club members in New York City and northeastern clubs, where most lawn tennis was played.

Sources

United States Tennis Association Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28

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