The Benefits of Playing Tennis

Tennis provides its players with numerous physical, social and mental health benefits.

Physical benefits of tennis

Did you know, playing tennis just 3 hours per week can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by 56%?  Or, as one long term study shows, tennis players add 9.7 years to their life over sedentary individuals?

 

Playing tennis has a wide range of health benefits that make it an ideal physical activity for anyone, at any age.

Mental health and tennis

In support of Mental Health Awareness Month, the USTA is proud to join forces with 10 other major sports leagues and organizations to promote the “Love, Your Mind” campaign by the Huntsman Mental Health Institute and the Ad Council. The campaign promotes a more open, accepting and proactive society when it comes to mental health and encourages sports fans across the country to prioritize their mental health and explore free resources from LoveYourMindToday.org.

BENEFITS FOR YOUTH PLAYERS

Tennis is the sport with many benefits beyond health and physical activity.

  • Promotes teamwork and sportsmanship
  • Improves coordination, agility and balance
  • Develops strategic thinking and problem solving
  • Cultivate social skills and deepens self-confidence
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BENEFITS FOR ADULTS & SENIORS

We know you know this but, tennis is good for you.

  • Stronger bones
  • Reduces stress
  • Cardiovascular fitness
  • Weight loss
  • New relationships within communities
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TENNIS SIZED RIGHT

Learn about how we’ve modified courts and equipment to make learning tennis easy and fun.  

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ADVOCATE FOR TENNIS IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Help make tennis thrive locally. Download these health benefits materials to help you illustrate why investing in tennis can lead to a healthier community.

YOUTH BENEFITS
ADULT BENEFITS