Trending Now - Arkansas Tennis Programs Restored After Discontinuation Plans

WHO:

Whole Hog Sports - Hunter Yurachek, Arkansas athletics director

Whole Hog Sports - Jay Silveria, UA president

Whole Hog Sports - Charles Robinson, Chancellor

Whole Hog Sports - David Mullins, International Tennis Association CEO

Whole Hog Sports - Deanna Garretson, executive director of USTA Arkansas

WHAT:

Whole Hog Sports - The University of Arkansas reinstated its men’s and women’s tennis programs effective immediately.

Whole Hog Sports - Supporters raised approximately $2.5 million for the 2026-27 season and pledged another $2.5 million, totaling $5 million in new donations.

Whole Hog Sports - Arkansas reported more than $2.6 million in combined expenses on the tennis teams and $9,556 in attributable revenue for the 2023-24 year.

Arkansas Razorbacks - The reinstatement follows the announcement to discontinue the programs on April 24.

WHERE:

Whole Hog Sports - Fayetteville, Arkansas

Whole Hog Sports - The NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament took place in Fort Worth, Texas.

WHEN:

Whole Hog Sports - The decision to cut the tennis programs was announced on April 24.

Whole Hog Sports - The reinstatement allows head coaches to begin preparations for the 2026-27 season.

WHY:

Whole Hog Sports - The decision to discontinue the programs was made after extensive analysis and alignment with strategic priorities.

Whole Hog Sports - The reinstatement was influenced by significant donor support and community advocacy for the tennis programs.

HOW:

Whole Hog Sports - The athletics department engaged in dialogue with stakeholders, including alumni and donors, to address concerns and explain the rationale behind the initial decision.

Whole Hog Sports - The athletics department is seeking a $50 million endowment, with 5% allocated for annual operating expenses for both tennis programs.

(UPDATED May 14, 2026 23:21 UTC)

The University of Arkansas has reinstated its men’s and women’s tennis programs effective immediately, following significant donor support and community advocacy. Supporters raised approximately $2.5 million for the 2026-27 season and pledged another $2.5 million, bringing the total to $5 million in new donations. The reinstatement allows head coaches to begin preparations for the upcoming season after the programs were initially discontinued on April 24.