[1] Following the end of the First World War, tennis gained significant popularity in what is now Serbia.

This surge in interest led to the formation of a central governing body intended to unify all clubs and sections, as well as to organize tournaments and competitions throughout the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.

The founding assembly was held on August 27 1922 at the Zlatna Kruna tavern in Zagreb.

The association was tasked with ensuring the proper application of tennis rules in national competitions, cooperating with foreign associations, forming a national team, and deciding on all key matters related to this sport.

Spanning over 900 pages, it provides an extensive account of the history of tennis in the Balkans.