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Tennis Australia President Steve Healy has announced his decision to step down next month to pursue business interests.

Healy, who joined Tennis Australia in 2008 and was elected president two years later, was last year appointed the Australia Chief Executive and Chairman of partners of global law firm Dentons.

Explaining his departure in a statement released by Tennis Australia, Healy explained “we have just had an amazing summer of tennis and delivered the most successful Australian Open in history.

"We have achieved a lot during the last eight years and it is the perfect time for me to hand over the reins and pursue other challenges."

Tennis Australia Vice President Chris Freeman will take over as interim Chairman until October, when a new postholder will be elected at the Tennis Australia annual general meeting.

Commenting on Healy’s departure, Freeman stated “Steve has made an outstanding contribution to Tennis Australia and the sport of tennis.

“He has represented the organisation on the Grand Slam Board, the International Tennis Federation, the Davis Cup Committee, as President of the Oceania region, and on the Melbourne and Olympic Park Trust. His passion for the sport is beyond question as is his commitment to its success.”

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