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Ever Ambitious, Craig Tiley Makes His Next Move

From Africa to Australia to America, Craig Tiley has kept his eyes on the horizon for chances to advance. Next stop: the U.S. Open.

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Ben Rothenberg
Feb 24, 2026
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The worst kept secret in tennis was officially confirmed on Tuesday afternoon, as Craig Tiley, the longtime Tennis Australia chief executive and Australian Open tournament director, was named the new chief executive of the U.S. Tennis Association.

Craig Tiley in Rod Laver Arena. (Photo via USTA)

“Tiley will formally assume his responsibilities as USTA CEO…

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