Independent Review Urges USTA to Strengthen Player Protection Policies

The U.S. Tennis Association receives 19 recommendations to enhance safety measures following a detailed evaluation of its safeguarding system.

The review was conducted by lawyers from the firm Debevoise & Plimpton and included interviews and document assessments.
Key recommendations focus on preventing misconduct, keeping known offenders away, and increasing SafeSport training, especially for parents.
The USTA currently has only three staff members dedicated to its Safe Play Program, highlighting a need for more resources.
The report follows a recent $9 million jury award to a player who accused the USTA of failing to protect her from a sexually abusive coach.
USTA leadership has expressed commitment to implementing the recommendations swiftly and thoroughly.