ITF Seniors tennis: why the 30+ and 90+ age groups are proving popular

Armed with a mission to make tennis the world’s leading participation sport for those aged 30 and above, the ITF introduced two new age categories to its Seniors Tour ahead of the 2021 season.

They came at either end of the spectrum and saw the tour offer competitive opportunities in the 30+ and 90+ age groups, having previously catered for players aged 35 through to 85 and above in five-year increments.

This followed independent research and collaboration with National Associations which suggested there may be a gap in the market, particularly when considering those in their early to mid-thirties.

This story first appeared in the spring 2022 edition of ITFWorld. To read the remainder of the article, please click here, or click the image below.