Figure 1: Craig Tiley, a longtime Tennis Australia and Australian Open leader, said he’s excited to return to U.S. tennis after coaching at Illinois. He brought that same instinct for institutional transformation to Tennis Australia. The Numbers Tell the StoryUnder his watch, the Australian Open expanded to a 15-day event. The Question Tennis Australia Must Now AnswerOne Role, One Person — But Who? Tiley has been unequivocal that his successor will continue filling the twin roles of running Tennis Australia and directing the Australian Open.

Source: The Hindu February 26, 2026 23:20 UTC