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NRTP Ratings
A rating is a powerful tool that reflects a player's current skill level, helping them track progress and improve their game. With an accurate rating, players can enjoy level-based competition, ensuring a positive and fair experience. Ratings are essential for tournament seeding and acceptance, and in non-elimination formats, they bring together players of similar abilities for exciting round robins and compass draws.
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Self-Rating | Dynamic Rating | Year-End Rating | Rating Appeals
A court for all.
Self-Rating
Whether you're new to the USTA or returning after a break, you'll need to self-rate to join any USTA League or sanctioned tournament. This quick process involves answering questions about your tennis background, giving you a provisional rating to start playing. By playing enough qualified matches before year's end, you'll earn a computer rating. Remember, as a self-rated player, you're subject to disqualification and grievances, so be honest in your self-rating and notify the USTA Southwest office if you think you're playing out of level. Let's get you back on the court! Please note, USTA accounts are for life; please contact Customer Care (1-800-990-8782 or USTACustomerSupport@usta.com) if you need help recovering an account.
Grow with the game.
Dynamic Rating
The USTA keeps a close eye on dynamic ratings for self-rated players to ensure everyone competes at the right level. After each match, your rating is updated with incredible precision, down to a hundredth of a point! While these dynamic ratings aren't publicly visible, they fluctuate based on the strength of your wins and losses in eligible matches throughout the year.
Year-End Rating
Every December, dynamic "computer ratings" are published, reflecting a player's performance in qualified League and NTRP tournament play. These ratings, which vary based on the data provided throughout the year, offer a detailed snapshot of a player's achievements and progress. Please note, there are different types of "computer" ratings based on the type of competitions you participate in.
Level based play.
Rating Appeals
Self-Rate Appeals
Think your self-rating doesn't reflect your true playing level? You can appeal your rating, whether up or down! If you appeal to a higher level, it will be granted immediately by the computer. To appeal to a lower level, simply fill out a self-rate appeal form for review by the Section office committee.
Automatic Appeals
Year-end computer ratings can also be appealed if they fall within the "appealable range." Log into TennisLink anytime to appeal your rating.
Medical Appeals
For players with permanently disabling injuries or medical conditions, the medical appeal process is available and reviewed at the National level.
