Tennis has witnessed its largest period of sustained growth and success in the Open Era, which began in 1968.

1968 was a pivotal year for the game of tennis, ushering in the Open Era after decades of amateur and professional tennis co-existing as separate sports. The majors and the tournament circuit began welcoming professionals into their competitions. This profound change forever altered the landscape of the game. In the ensuing decades, the sport has witnessed unprecedented growth in popularity, sponsorship, prize money, and television coverage. Tennis has become one of the world’s biggest and most popular sports, played throughout the world on all levels.