Established in 1907, the federation oversees the development, regulation, and promotion of tennis at both the amateur and professional levels throughout the country.

It wasn't until the Concurso Internacional de San Sebastián in September 1909, a gathering that convened representatives from various clubs and enterprises, that the decision was made to establish a national federation.

[1] After undergoing numerous changes in nomenclature over the years, the federation adopted its current title, the Real Federación Española de Tenis (RFET), in 1975, solidifying its status as the principal governing body overseeing tennis in Spain.

[1] The governance structure of the RFET comprises a president elected by member clubs and associations, along with a board of directors overseeing different committees dedicated to areas such as competitions, player development, officiation, and grassroots programs.

To ensure its ability to function as intended, RFET has many sponsors that include, but are not limited to Orange, Mapfre, Iberdrola, Loterias y Apuestas del Estado, El Corte Inglés, Iberia, Kia, Head, Joma, TennisLife, Lednix and Indiba.