ITF Tennis Photograph of the Year returns for 2025

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) recently launched the second edition of its Tennis Photograph of the Year competition.

To mark World Photography Day 2025, the game’s global governing body has opened the contest that celebrates the most captivating tennis imagery captured this year.

The ITF is responsible for supporting tennis from global development through each stage of the player pathway to the very top of the game, and the competition celebrates the breadth of that work.

Photo credit: Paul Zimmer courtesy of ITF

Open to all professional, amateur and recreational photographers worldwide, the competition offers a top prize of $3,000 USD for the winning entry, alongside $1,000 for second place and $500 for third.

Last year’s inaugural competition drew submissions from across the globe, showcasing tennis in all its forms and at every level. Germany’s Frank Molter claimed the top prize with his powerful image of Japan’s Tokito Oda lying on the court in tears after his gold medal victory at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis event - a shot that captured the raw emotion and spirit of the sport. This year once again encouraging photographers of all skill levels, from seasoned professionals to tennis fans with a smartphone, to submit their most striking images from around the world.

Each entrant may submit up to three images, all of which must have been taken in 2025 and depict tennis activity, whether on court, behind the scenes, in the stands, or in the wider tennis community.

Photo credit: Getty Images for ITF.

A judging panel featuring ITF President David Haggerty, two-time Grand Slam champion Garbiñe Muguruza, and renowned tennis photographer Paul Zimmer will select the winner, runners-up, and shortlist.

David Haggerty, ITF President, said: “Last year’s inaugural competition saw some remarkable entries that showcased every corner of our sport. From unforgettable moments at the Olympics and Paralympics and iconic scenes at our flagship events, to striking images of tennis being played and celebrated in communities around the world - each photograph captured the triumph and emotion felt both on court and in the stands.

“Great photography has the power to tell the story of tennis in a single frame - and the vital work of the ITF to nurture tennis’ development and sustainability at all levels is often captured through that incredible imagery. This year, we can’t wait to see photographers - professional, amateur and recreational - share their finest tennis images from 2025.”

Photo credit: Allen Hoover courtesy of ITF.

Frank Molter, 2024 ITF Tennis Photograph of the Year winner, said: “Winning the ITF Photo of the Year really blew me away. That photo didn’t just freeze a historic sporting moment - it put a spotlight on a sport that deserves so much attention. What drives me in photography are stories like this - the raw emotion, the grind, the drama that numbers and scores alone can’t capture. If you’ve got the fire to tell your story through your lens, don’t hold back, enter the 2025 edition. Your moment could be next.”

Agathe Monier, 2024 ITF Tennis Photograph of the Year runner up, said: “Sports photography has always fascinated me. My photo of Rafael Nadal was taken from the highest (and cheapest) seat on the Philippe Chatrier court, just as the only ray of sunshine of the day accompanied the legend in his final farewell. I find it crazy that a single photo can capture so much emotion and history in less than a second. Since winning the award, I’ve had several opportunities to cover various tournaments and sporting events. So go for it, grab your cameras, have fun, and share your photographs to highlight this incredible sport!”

The deadline for submissions is 12:00 GMT on Friday 28 November 2025, with winners to be announced in December. Full details of how to enter, including the submission link, and the competition terms and conditions are available at ITFTennis.com.

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Source: ITF. Top photo courtesy of ITF.