GITNUXREPORT 2025

Tennis Popularity Statistics

Global tennis popularity surges with over 87 million players worldwide.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The number of tennis courts globally is estimated at over 25 million

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The number of tennis clubs in Europe exceeds 7,000, with the majority located in the UK, France, and Germany

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The number of indoor tennis facilities worldwide is estimated at over 2,000, facilitating year-round play

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Tennis is played in every continent, with the highest number of courts in Europe and North America

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The global tennis equipment market was valued at approximately $3.2 billion in 2021

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The prize money for the 2023 US Open was over $60 million

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The average attendance at a professional tennis match worldwide is approximately 5,000 spectators

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The rise of online tennis tutorials and courses has increased user engagement by 30% in the last five years

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Tennis broadcasts account for around 10% of total sports TV viewing hours globally

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Tennis merchandise sales in North America have increased by 20% over the past three years

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Tennis rackets are the most sold sporting goods item in most tennis-playing countries, with over 15 million units sold annually

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The global tennis coaching market is valued at approximately $1.2 billion, with growth driven by online coaching becoming more prevalent

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The number of tennis spectators attending major events like the Australian Open has grown by 10% year-on-year

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The popularity of tennis video games has increased, with the EA Sports FIFA series including tennis titles since 2020, attracting younger fans

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The growth of tennis fitness clubs and training centers has increased by 18% globally over the past five years, suggesting rising health and fitness interest

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Tennis has over 87 million participants worldwide

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The US Open attracts over 700,000 spectators annually

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Wimbledon’s attendance exceeds 500,000 visitors each year

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The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has over 210 national associations

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Tennis is among the top 10 most popular sports in the United States

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The average age of tennis players on the professional tour is approximately 27 years

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Female participation in tennis has increased by 15% over the last decade

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Over 80% of tennis players worldwide are recreational rather than professional players

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Tennis is the sport with the highest number of fans aged 13-24 in many countries

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The average ranking entry fee for amateur tournaments is about $50, making accessible participation for many

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The growth rate of tennis participation in Asia is approximately 12% annually

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The number of registered tennis players in Canada has grown by 8% in the last five years

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Tennis was included in the Olympics since 1896, with a hiatus from 1924-1988, increasing its global popularity

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In Australia, tennis is ranked among the top five most played sports by participation rate

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Over 250,000 children participate in tennis youth programs in the United States annually

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Asian countries such as China and Japan have seen a 20% increase in youth tennis participation since 2019

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The average age of first-time tennis tournament players has decreased by 2 years over the last decade, indicating increased youth interest

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Tennis is the second most popular sport in terms of participation in the UK, after football

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The number of women participating in tennis worldwide has increased by 25% since 2010, showing substantial growth in female engagement

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Over 600 tennis tournaments are held annually worldwide, from local amateur to professional level

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The majority of tennis fans worldwide are male, accounting for approximately 60%

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Tennis coaching programs are available in over 150 countries around the world, fostering new generations of players

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Over 45% of tennis viewers in the US are aged 18-34, indicating a strong youth viewership

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Over 2 billion people worldwide watch tennis broadcasts annually

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The viewership of the French Open is over 70 million worldwide

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In 2022, Nadal and Federer together accounted for over 130 Major titles, fueling global interest

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Tennis has over 300 million social media followers across platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

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Tennis-related searches on Google have increased by 40% during major tournaments, indicating rising online interest

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Tennis has a global social media reach estimated at over 2.5 billion impressions annually

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Top players like Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams have social media followings exceeding 10 million each, boosting the sport’s visibility

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Key Highlights

Tennis has over 87 million participants worldwide
The US Open attracts over 700,000 spectators annually
Wimbledon’s attendance exceeds 500,000 visitors each year
The global tennis equipment market was valued at approximately $3.2 billion in 2021
Over 2 billion people worldwide watch tennis broadcasts annually
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has over 210 national associations
The number of tennis courts globally is estimated at over 25 million
Tennis is among the top 10 most popular sports in the United States
The average age of tennis players on the professional tour is approximately 27 years
Female participation in tennis has increased by 15% over the last decade
The prize money for the 2023 US Open was over $60 million
The average attendance at a professional tennis match worldwide is approximately 5,000 spectators
Tennis has over 300 million social media followers across platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

Tennis’s global heartbeat is stronger than ever, with over 87 million participants worldwide, billions of fans tuning in annually, and a booming industry that positions it as one of the most popular and fastest-growing sports across all ages and regions.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The number of tennis courts globally is estimated at over 25 million
The number of tennis clubs in Europe exceeds 7,000, with the majority located in the UK, France, and Germany
The number of indoor tennis facilities worldwide is estimated at over 2,000, facilitating year-round play
Tennis is played in every continent, with the highest number of courts in Europe and North America

Facilities & Infrastructure Interpretation

With over 25 million courts worldwide, tennis proves to be a truly global sport—where indoor or outdoor, European or North American, the only thing more ubiquitous than the racket is the passion it ignites.

Market & Industry Trends

The global tennis equipment market was valued at approximately $3.2 billion in 2021
The prize money for the 2023 US Open was over $60 million
The average attendance at a professional tennis match worldwide is approximately 5,000 spectators
The rise of online tennis tutorials and courses has increased user engagement by 30% in the last five years
Tennis broadcasts account for around 10% of total sports TV viewing hours globally
Tennis merchandise sales in North America have increased by 20% over the past three years
Tennis rackets are the most sold sporting goods item in most tennis-playing countries, with over 15 million units sold annually
The global tennis coaching market is valued at approximately $1.2 billion, with growth driven by online coaching becoming more prevalent
The number of tennis spectators attending major events like the Australian Open has grown by 10% year-on-year
The popularity of tennis video games has increased, with the EA Sports FIFA series including tennis titles since 2020, attracting younger fans
The growth of tennis fitness clubs and training centers has increased by 18% globally over the past five years, suggesting rising health and fitness interest

Market & Industry Trends Interpretation

While tennis's $3.2 billion equipment market and $60 million US Open purse highlight its lucrative appeal, the sport's modest average match attendance and rising online engagement reveal that tennis is swinging towards a digital and health-conscious era where global passion outpaces actual spectatorship.

Participation & Demographics

Tennis has over 87 million participants worldwide
The US Open attracts over 700,000 spectators annually
Wimbledon’s attendance exceeds 500,000 visitors each year
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has over 210 national associations
Tennis is among the top 10 most popular sports in the United States
The average age of tennis players on the professional tour is approximately 27 years
Female participation in tennis has increased by 15% over the last decade
Over 80% of tennis players worldwide are recreational rather than professional players
Tennis is the sport with the highest number of fans aged 13-24 in many countries
The average ranking entry fee for amateur tournaments is about $50, making accessible participation for many
The growth rate of tennis participation in Asia is approximately 12% annually
The number of registered tennis players in Canada has grown by 8% in the last five years
Tennis was included in the Olympics since 1896, with a hiatus from 1924-1988, increasing its global popularity
In Australia, tennis is ranked among the top five most played sports by participation rate
Over 250,000 children participate in tennis youth programs in the United States annually
Asian countries such as China and Japan have seen a 20% increase in youth tennis participation since 2019
The average age of first-time tennis tournament players has decreased by 2 years over the last decade, indicating increased youth interest
Tennis is the second most popular sport in terms of participation in the UK, after football
The number of women participating in tennis worldwide has increased by 25% since 2010, showing substantial growth in female engagement
Over 600 tennis tournaments are held annually worldwide, from local amateur to professional level
The majority of tennis fans worldwide are male, accounting for approximately 60%
Tennis coaching programs are available in over 150 countries around the world, fostering new generations of players
Over 45% of tennis viewers in the US are aged 18-34, indicating a strong youth viewership

Participation & Demographics Interpretation

With over 87 million players worldwide and a dedicated fanbase that skews younger and increasingly female, tennis is not just a sport but a global phenomenon where grassroots enthusiasm fuels professional greatness, proving that in the world of rackets and rallies, access and appeal are rallying stronger than ever.

Professional Tournaments & Viewership

Over 2 billion people worldwide watch tennis broadcasts annually
The viewership of the French Open is over 70 million worldwide
In 2022, Nadal and Federer together accounted for over 130 Major titles, fueling global interest

Professional Tournaments & Viewership Interpretation

With over two billion viewers annually and legends like Nadal and Federer bagging more than 130 Major titles, tennis isn't just a sport—it's a global phenomenon that serves up high-stakes drama and worldwide applause in equal measure.

Social Media & Digital Engagement

Tennis has over 300 million social media followers across platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
Tennis-related searches on Google have increased by 40% during major tournaments, indicating rising online interest
Tennis has a global social media reach estimated at over 2.5 billion impressions annually
Top players like Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams have social media followings exceeding 10 million each, boosting the sport’s visibility

Social Media & Digital Engagement Interpretation

With over 300 million social media followers and 2.5 billion annual impressions, tennis's digital renaissance—fueled by star power like Djokovic and Williams—symbolizes the sport’s seismic shift from clay courts to global screens, where online buzz matches the thrill of the game.