Welcome to the International Tennis Writers’ Association (ITWA)

ITWA was formed in 2000 to represent the select group of tennis journalists who travel the globe regularly, covering tennis for the written media and radio. ITWA includes members from countries all over the world and the coverage they provide brings tennis to millions worldwide. ITWA is committed to working with the sport’s governing bodies, tournaments, agents and players both to improve the working conditions of tennis journalists and to gain recognition for the media’s vital role in the promotion of the sport. In an ever-changing media environment, ITWA’s role is more important than ever in ensuring the quality and depth of tennis coverage is maintained.

Tom Perrotta
Tom Perrotta

Entries are now open for the 2025 Tom Perrotta Prize for Tennis Journalism

The annual award, now in its fourth year, recognises excellence in tennis journalism and is open to writers aged 35 and under.

The Tom Perrotta Prize is in memory of Tom Perrotta, whose exemplary contributions to tennis journalism were curtailed by his untimely death at the age of 45.

The prize includes a cash award of $2000. The winner will be presented with their award in New York on August 23, 2025. Entrants should note that they will be expected to be able to accept the prize in person. An extra $500 will be made available to the winner to assist with travel.

Applications should include a brief CV and TWO recent examples of the applicant’s published writing. Examples can be in any language, but articles should be translated into English before submitting.

In addition, entrants should explain how the cash prize will help them in their career.

Entries will be judged blind by a group of judges from the International Tennis Writers’ Association.

Submissions should be forwarded to tomperrotta.prize@gmail.com before midnight (EST) April 13, 2025.

The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and The International Tennis Writers’ Association co-sponsor the award.