Asheville Selected as One of Only Six Host Sites Nationwide For New U.S. Open Family Day Event
USTA NORTH CAROLINA
Contact: Morgan Lugo
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ASHEVILLE SELECTED AS ONE OF ONLY SIX HOST
NATIONWIDE FOR NEW US OPEN FAMILY DAY EVENT
Asheville, N.C. (August 11, 2025) - Asheville has been chosen as one of only six communities across the country to host a brand-new US Open Family Day, a free event designed to bring the excitement of the US Open to local communities.
The event will take place on Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Aston Park Tennis Center (336 Hilliard Ave, Asheville, NC 28801). Families and community members of all ages and tennis experience levels are invited to enjoy a fun-filled day of on-court activities, food, and a tournament watch party.
Activities include Red Ball Tennis and Cardio Tennis on court, along with a giant projector screen showing live tournament matches, food and refreshments, and an ice cream truck. No racquet? No problem! All equipment will be provided, and everyone is welcome to participate.
Debbie Southern, USTA North Carolina First Vice President and Past President of the Asheville Tennis Association, had this to say about the event: “We are super excited for Asheville to be chosen as one of six cities in the US to host US Open Family Day! This event will bring our tennis community together for a day of fun games, food and fellowship! Hopefully we will introduce tennis to new adults and children, too!”
This exciting event is a collaborative effort between the USTA, Asheville Tennis Association, Explore Asheville, and the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission, who are thrilled to bring the energy and community spirit of the US Open to Western North Carolina.
Registration is preferred but not required. Those interested can REGISTER HERE.
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USTA North Carolina (USTA NC) is the state office of the United States Tennis Organization, the national governing body of tennis. USTA NC is a nonprofit organization formerly known as the North Carolina Tennis Association (NCTA), founded in 1973 to promote and develop the game of tennis in North Carolina. USTA NC administers a variety of programs statewide for players of all ages and ability levels. As a nonprofit organization, the Association invests 100% of its proceeds to promote and develop the growth of tennis in NC. There are currently more than 38,000 USTA members residing in North Carolina, including over 15,000 juniors and 23,000 adults. A professional staff housed in Greensboro carries out USTA NC’s daily operations, but policy is formed and much of the organization’s work is executed via a Board of Directors and committee structure of more than 75 volunteers. USTA NC also fosters partnerships with Community Tennis Associations (CTAs) and local National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) organizations for grassroots community outreach.
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