In 1977 the word 'Lawn' was dropped from the name of the organization, in recognition of the fact that most tennis events were no longer played on grass.
Aastal 1977 kaotati organisatsiooni nimest sõna 'lawn' (eesti keeles 'muru') tunnistades tõsiasja, et enamik tenniseturniire ei peetud enam murul.