Founded in 1881, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the United States. In addition to owning and operating the US Open, Olympus US Open Series and selecting the members of the Davis Cup, Fed Cup and Olympic teams, the USTA administers a variety of programs nationwide for players of all ages and ability levels.

A not-for-profit organization, the USTA is organized geographically into 17 sections. Incorporated in 1924, the USTA Middle States (USTA MS) section encompasses Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey (exclusive of a 35-mile radius around New York City) and northwestern West Virginia. USTA MS is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to carrying out the goals of the national association within its region, particularly with respect to promoting tennis opportunities for juniors and adults of all abilities and all cultural backgrounds.

To better service local needs, USTA MS is further subdivided into six districts: Allegheny Mountain, Central PA, Delaware, Eastern PA, New Jersey and Philadelphia. The USTA MS Board of Directors provides the strategic direction and leadership for the section.  By evaluating and establishing goals, policies and objectives the Board provides the road map from which the professional staff, headed by the executive director, and other volunteers follow to achieve the mission – To promote and develop the growth of tennis.