When you’re ready to play in ranked 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.  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.

GETTING STARTED

FIND AND REGISTER FOR TOURNAMENTS

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.

To learn more about the USTA junior programs as part of the competition journey and a pathway to success, click here.

When Should I Start Playing in USTA Junior Tournaments?

After players have achieved success in USTA Junior Circuit events, they may want to explore USTA Junior Tournaments. We strongly recommend beginning at Level 7 tournaments, an intermediate level competitive tournament that guarantees multiple matches in a short period of time.  

USTA Rankings and Nationwide Structure

Seven Levels of Competition

The structure of USTA Junior Tournaments 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. For intermediate players who are ready to earn ranking points, you can start by playing in Level 7 and Level 6 events which offer low cost of entry. 

How Do I Know When I Am Ready to Move to the Next Level?

There are different philosophies for advancing through competition, but one universal principle is that a player should only advance to the next level if they are consistently winning more matches than they are losing.

RESOURCES FOR USTA JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS 

• Top 10 Things to Know
• Comparing the Ranked Event Levels (PDF)
• Adjustments and Focus Areas for 2022
• A Research-Backed Tournament Pathway (PDF)
• 2022 Junior Tournament Regulations (PDF) (as of Jan. 1, 2022)
• 2022 USTA Junior Tournaments Ranking System (PDF)
• 2021 USTA Junior Tournaments Ranking System (PDF)
• Bonus Points
• For Organizers, Learn about running Level 7 tournaments

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.