How to Qualify for NTRP Nationals

The NTRP National Championships for 2026 will have singles and doubles events for three age divisions: 18+, 40+ and 55+. As of 2024, a Mixed doubles pilot event will continue to be offered for 18+. Qualification for the NTRP Nationals is based on section quota and position on the national ranking list. Up to one (1) player (or team) from Mid-Atlantic will be selected in each division. Additional participants may be selected based on overall registrations. All players must register for the event and appear on the respective age division/NTRP Ranking list at the time registration closes to be considered for selection. Players may play in any open NTRP USTA events (Level 1 - Level 7), regardless of section, in order to earn a ranking. 

 

Please Note: Age Division, Adult League or non NTRP Tournament participation will not result in ranking points on the NTRP National ranking list. 

 

Tentative Dates:

 

18+ Men’s/Women’s Singles (2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5)

Dates: April 10-12, 2026

Location: Surprise, AZ (Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex)

Surface: Hard

Tournament Homepage

 

40+ Men’s/Women’s Singles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0)

Dates: April 10-12, 2026

Location: San Diego, CA (Barnes Tennis Center)

Surface: Hard

Tournament Homepage

 

55+ Men’s/Women’s Singles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0)

Dates: April 10-12, 2026

Location: Orlando, FL (USTA National Campus)

Surface: Hard

Tournament Homepage 

 

18+ Men’s/Women’s Doubles (2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5)

Dates: April 17-19, 2026

Location: Houston, TX (Giammalva Racquet Club)

Surface: Hard

Tournament Homepage 

 

40+ Men/Women’s Doubles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0)

Dates: April 17-19, 2026

Location: San Diego, CA

Surface: Hard

Tournament Homepage

 

55+ Men’s/Women’s Doubles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0)

Dates: April 17-19, 2026

Location: Orlando, FL (USTA National Campus)

Surface: Hard

Tournament Homepage 

 

18+ Mixed Doubles (2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5)

Dates: April 24-26, 2026

Location: Surprise, AZ (Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex)

Surface: Hard

Tournament Homepage 

 

NTRP Nationals are sanctioned by USTA National, and information provided herein is subject to change.

 

On the National Webpage, you will find the dates and venues for the 2026 NTRP Nationals as well as draw and scoring format and eligibility requirements. Additional links below: 

 

2026 NTRP Fact Sheet

2026 NTRP Nationals FAQ 

2026 NTRP Nationals Selection Criteria

 

Up to one (1) Mid-Atlantic players or teams will be selected for each division. Additional participants may be selected based on overall registrations. Players MUST be USTA MA Members in good standing. 

 

Eligibility Requirements:

The NTRP Championships are based on a player's 2026 NTRP Rating.

• Players may have been bumped up for 2026. They are eligible for their NEW NTRP and will play in their new 2026 NTRP Rating.

• If a player is Double Bumped, the player must play in the new double bumped level (ie 3.0 bumped to 4.0 must play 4.0). 

• SELF RATED PLAYERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. A player must have a computer rating.

  • Players must have a valid NTRP (C, A, T, or D) at the time of entries closing. Players with a valid Mixed Exclusive (M) Rating may use this rating for Mixed Doubles only. Players with a Self (S) rating will not be accepted. If a player with a T or M rating is required to Self Rate to play in USTA League, these players may still register if their T or M rating was valid when they self rated. 

• Players who turn the minimum age of their age group in 2026 must be of that minimum age prior to the first day of the month during which any event in the tournament is scheduled to start in order to be eligible for the 2026 NTRP National Championships.

Registration: 

• Players MUST register by entry deadline to be considered for selection. 

 

• A player MUST be ranked on the respective age/NTRP division ranking list at the time registration closes. Players who do not appear on the rankings lists will not be selected. Unsure? Check the NTRP Tournament Ranking lists here.

   

• The combined National Standing of a doubles team registering for NTRP Nationals will be prioritized. Ex: If the number 5 and 10 from the Mid-Atlantic Sign up together, they would be prioritized for selection before the number 2 and 20 if they also signed up together. 
  

   

Please note that beginning in 2023, USTA MA committed to offering at least one event in each of the divisions in order to support rankings in these divisions. All players will be required to appear on the respective age division/NTRP 2025 Ranking at the time registration closes to be considered for selection to the 2025 NTRP Championships.

 

For more information on Tennis Tournaments in the Mid-Atlantic, email tournaments@mas.usta.com.