Tennis is booming, but there are fewer courts to absorb increased demand. USTA says participation in 2024 set a record at 25.7 million, an increase of nearly 2 million over 2023.

The battle for court space has arrived—and tennis is losing ground fast. Today, the USTA says, at least 10% of tennis courts in America have been taken over and repurposed for pickleball.

From cliffside clay courts in the Swiss Alps, to the salsa capital in Cali, Colombia, photographer Nick Pachelli highlights the world’s unique courts.

In addition, 11 free tennis courts — the majority of which are first-come, first-served. "You can just come at any point and just play," said Alex Haug, ...

What happens when a tennis fan plays at every tennis court in Los Angeles? He discovers a slew of favorites — from the most scenic to the best for beginners or joining a pick-up game.