Craig Tiley to Lead US Tennis Association

Longtime Australian Open director takes over as CEO of USTA

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Craig Tiley, the longtime head of Tennis Australia and tournament director of the Australian Open, has been named the new CEO of the United States Tennis Association, the organization that runs the US Open.

Why it matters

Tiley's appointment marks a significant transition for the USTA as it looks to build on the success of the US Open and grow the sport of tennis in the United States. His experience leading one of the world's premier tennis events will be valuable as the USTA aims to innovate and attract new fans.

The details

Tiley will be leaving his roles with Tennis Australia and the Australian Open to take over as CEO of the USTA. He has served as the head of Tennis Australia and tournament director of the Australian Open for the past 13 years, overseeing the growth and modernization of the event.

  • Tiley will assume the CEO role at the USTA later this year.

The players

Craig Tiley

The incoming CEO of the United States Tennis Association, Tiley has served as the head of Tennis Australia and tournament director of the Australian Open for the past 13 years.

United States Tennis Association

The national governing body for tennis in the United States, the USTA runs the US Open and oversees the growth and development of the sport in the country.

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What’s next

Tiley is expected to officially take over as USTA CEO in the coming months, overseeing preparations for the 2027 US Open.

The takeaway

Tiley's appointment signals the USTA's commitment to leveraging global tennis expertise to grow the sport's popularity and success in the United States.