Ranking points are awarded based upon performances in Grade 1 (highest) to Grade 5 tournaments. They can be earned from Qualifying, Main Draw and Consolation Draws.
There must be a minimum of five players in a singles event and three teams in a doubles event for the event to count for Ranking points.
For 9U & 10U Players, Rankings are based on Recent Form. Recent Form is calculated by using a Players 3 best results from the previous 6 months. If a Player plays in 9U and 10U, they will have an individual Recent Form for both age groups.
For 11U to Senior Players, Rankings are based on the LTA Combined Rankings.
LTA Combined Rankings are calculated using a Player's highest 6 Singles points, from domestic and international competitions, and 25% of their highest 6 Doubles points from domestic & international competitions.
Age group weighting of points will proportionately reward players for playing in older age groups. Tennis Europe and ITF tournament grade weighting will reflect the relative difficulty of the events at each grade.
Players can compete in any age group at a tournament to gain a ranking. However, they are subject to the following Play Up rules, which determine how a Players Rankings are calculated:
Player’s age group |
Play up rules |
11U |
- At least three singles and three doubles events from your own age group and... - Up to three singles and three doubles from 12U and 14U including international results. |
12U |
- At least three singles and three doubles events from your own age group and... - Up to three singles and three doubles from 14U and 16U including international results. |
14U |
- At least three singles and three doubles events from your own age group and... - Up to three singles and three doubles from 16U and 18U including international results. |
16U |
- Six singles and six doubles events from 16U, 18U or Open events including international results. |
18U |
- Six singles and six doubles events from 18U or Open events including international results. |
Open |
- Six singles and six doubles events from Open events including international results |