Sydney Lawyer Stephen Healy Elected New Tennis Australia President

Sydney lawyer Stephen Healy was elected the new president of Tennis Australia in a secret ballot held on Monday morning.

Healy succeeds the retiring Geoff Pollard, who has held the position since 1989.

Healy, the Tennis NSW president, beat former Australian Open director Paul McNamee in the ballot.

Healy congratulated McNamee on his campaign and said he was looking forward to working with Pollard in a hand-over phase over the next six months.

"I am excited about the appointing and leading tennis in Australia," Healy said.

"There are many challenges and issues that need to be addressed if we are to appeal more to the community and if we are to produce champions.

"The answer lies in working together, being flexible, inclusive and willing to think laterally."