The organization has approximately 15,000 members in the United States and promotes the racquet sports industry.

[5] Later that year it was founded as the Professional Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA) of the United States in November 1927.

Pro Tennis Championships and also officially sanctioned professional tournaments, as well as the pro tennis circuit before the open era.

In 1957, the name was changed again to the United States Professional Lawn Tennis Association (USPLTA).

[1] During September 2024, the association rebranded to become the Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) and broadened its scope to include all racquet sports.