Stacey Allaster will assume special advisory role after US Open.

The United Sports Tennis Association announced on Wednesday that Stacey Allaster would leave her role of Tournament Director after next year’s Grand Slam event and assume an advisory capacity within their organization. When you reach this age and wonder “What does all this mean”, one wonders where one fits into society at large and the purpose behind certain roles. “Having achieved health, my question now is when is enough enough?” After 38 years in professional tennis, my cup is overflowing with gratitude and accomplishments; not to mention having given back to an industry which has given so much. Stacey Allaster, US Open Tournament DirectorAccording to Allaster in her statement released to USTA Members: “My role with USTA allows for flexibility and time for exploring my other passions – an exciting prospect at this point in her professional tennis career! Allaster expressed her delight over closing out her tenure in professional tennis with them as Allaster announced in her announcement. “I have had the great privilege to direct one of the world’s premier sport and entertainment events; an event at which I collaborated with remarkable athletes, leaders, staff, volunteers and fans.” “I am immensely proud to have led the US Open to reach new attendance records, as well as serving as its inaugural female tournament director–an achievement which I hope will pave the way for more women leaders in sport that I so deeply support.” “Currently, my focus and inspiration lie with staging the most successful USO in 2025 under her guidance and inspiration. Thanks to her visionary leadership, we’ve already accomplished so much together; reaching one million fans at the US Open was one of many milestones we surpassed together! “Stacey has earned trust among her colleagues due to her unflappable leadership style, inspiring and mentoring those around her as an inspirational mentor who encourages the very best from them all. Her uncompromising integrity translates to her being seen not just as a respected leader but as someone who brings out their potential.” She has assembled an extraordinary team and tirelessly championed gender equality within our sport – creating a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire future generations in our game! 2024 US Open runner-up Taylor Fritz poses here with Tournament Director Stacey Allaster (c/ Sarah Stier/ Getty Images 61 year-old Allaster told ESPN, ‘you get to this age and think, ‘What does life have in store?'”. Allaster noted the “real question may be why?”. My health has always been my highest priority and over 38 years in professional tennis my gratitude and accomplishments are endless, plus having had an opportunity to give back something back to a sport which has given so much. “Allaster announced her plans on Tuesday while wearing a T-shirt reading: ‘Time to start living’ to her team, assisting in the search process for her replacement which USTA claims will begin shortly after 2025 US Open. Allaster plans on joining two boards – Women’s Sports Foundation founded by Billie Jean King as well as Canadian Olympic Committee.” “Right now, my focus and inspiration lie with creating the most successful US Open in 2025,” Allaster declared. Billie Jean King has recognized Allaster for her innovative leadership at leading this grand slam event. “She championed equality and progress while tirelessly raising the bar of success for women tournament directors across all of her roles at US Open,” according to King in her X (formerly Twitter) profile. Thank you Stacey Allaster for everything that you’ve done for tennis and for inspiring so many to reach our full potential!” Billie Jean King said at New York’s Cipriani Wall Street’s Annual Salute To Women In Sports event held October 2023 (c/ Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for WSF).