How do USTA junior points work?
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How do USTA junior points work?
The USTA uses a Points Per Round Combined Ranking System (PPR) to annually rank junior players and pub- lish weekly National Standings Lists. Ranking Points are earned by winning singles and doubles matches at various types of USTA national tournaments, sectional tournaments, and designated ITF tournaments.
What are the levels in junior tennis?
The rating scale for junior players is shown in tenths, starting with 1.0, which is the lowest, progressing to 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, etc., until you reach 7.0, which is the highest rating.
How do you get Junior ITF points?
ITF Junior World Ranking points are available at all tournaments. In order to get a ranking a player must reach a round where points are available and must have won a match in the main draw. The number of points available in each round will vary depending on the Grade of the tournament and the round reached.
How do juniors get ranked in tennis?
How do I get my rating? If you have played a minimum of four matches in the last 18 months in a USTA Junior Team Tennis league, then you more than likely have a dynamic rating. If you have not participated in the last 18 months then you will need to self-rate.
How do junior tennis tournaments work?
Junior tennis rankings work based on a points system, where different levels of tournament carry a different amount of prestige, and hence ranking points. The amount of ranking points obtained depends on which round a player loses in.
What is Level 7 junior USTA?
Level 7 (Novice or Entry Level) tournaments—these are one-day events in a “round-robin” or other format, intended for beginning tournament players. Level 6 (Satellite or Local Level) tournaments—these are multi-day events for players who have a little bit of tournament experience.
What is a Level 6 junior tennis tournament?
Level 6 (Satellite or Local Level) tournaments—these are multi-day events for players who have a little bit of tournament experience. Level 5 (Sectional Open) tournaments—these tournaments are for players at a more advanced level who have moved beyond the satellite competition level.
What does Level 5 in tennis mean?
LEVEL 5 TOURNAMENTS (OPEN) This type of tournament is for players who have experience in regular junior tournament competition but lacking National junior tournament experience.
