USTA Junior Tournaments
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Competitive & Fun
When you’re ready to play competitive tennis, USTA Junior Tournaments are a great way to get out on the court and test your game. You’ll have every opportunity to learn from the best, play against the best – and even make new friends along the way.
For All Abilities
USTA Junior Tournaments are offered in a variety of formats, including individual, team, non-elimination and elimination. There are also competitions for wheelchair players. This wide range allows you to compete in a way that makes you feel comfortable, suits your level of play and helps you experience success. By participating in USTA Junior Tournaments, you’ll have a better chance to take your game as far as you want – high school, college or even the pros.
Structure and Rankings
A new, simplified USTA Junior Tournaments structure took effect in January 2021! After extensive research, including feedback from our players, we developed these standardized systems to provide greater consistency and more opportunities for our players, parents, coaches, tournament directors and officials. ADVERTISEMENT Here is everything you need to know about this new system.
Below are some highlights and resources for the new structure that is now in place. WATCH THE VIDEO
You can now find and register for events right here on usta.com. USTA Junior Tournaments are no longer based in TennisLink.
The new structure utilizes seven levels of events, ranging from Level 7 (Intermediate) to Level 1 (National Championships) and a universal ranking system that distributes points consistently across the country. VIEW THE 2021 RANKINGS AND STANDINGS
This nationwide system provides consistent tournament levels and standardized tournament operations for all events—regardless of location—replacing a system that was greatly dependent upon the region.
The new system allows players to more easily compete across sections, as the levels are now standardized with an increased number of open events, providing even more playing opportunities for junior players.
In addition, there are on-ranking events available, such as the USTA Junior Circuit events, which focus on age-appropriate competition, development, and fun.
Learn about Level 7 tournaments
Why these changes are occurring (PDF)
Comparing the Ranked Event Levels (PDF)
2021 USTA Junior Tournaments Ranking System (PDF)
Watch a Webinar Recording about the 2021 changes
FAQs on the the new ranking structure and the impact of COVID-19
2021 Junior Tournament Regulations (PDF) (as of Feb 12, 2021)
For additional information and resources, including the National junior competitive structure, seedings and National entry criteria, visit our Resources and Tools page.
For questions, please contact JuniorTournaments@usta.com.