NTRP Level on Tenniscall

When you play matches on Tenniscall, we recommend you pick opponents of similar level. This is definitely beneficial to both of you and it makes the game more challenging and entertaining. Please take a moment to self-assess your tennis skills and enter your level in your profile here.

On Tenniscall, we use the NTRP level to rate our players' skills.

NTRP stands for National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP). This is the official system for determining the levels of competition for the USTA League Program in the United States. As a competitive tennis player, you should know where you fall on this rating scale.

BEGINNER LEVEL

  • 1.0 - Just starting to play tennis
  • 1.5 - Has limited experience and is still working primarily on getting the ball into play.
  • 2.0 - Needs on-court experience. Has obvious stroke weaknesses but is familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play.
  • 2.5 - Learning to judge where the ball is going although court coverage is weak. Can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

  • 3.0 - Fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth or power. Most common doubles formation is one-up and one-back.
  • 3.5 - Has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. Starting to exhibit more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage and is developing teamwork in doubles.
  • 4.0 - Has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate shots, plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success. Occasionally forces errors when serving and teamwork in doubles is evident. Rallies may be lost due to impatience.

ADVANCED LEVEL

  • 4.5 - Starting to master the use of power and spins and beginning to handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots and is beginning to vary game plan according to opponents. Can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. Tends to overhit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles.
  • 5.0 - Has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or exceptional consistency around which a game may be structured. Can regularly hit winners or force errors off of short balls and can put away volleys, can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys and overhead smashes and has good depth and spin on most second serves.
  • 5.5 - Has developed power and/or consistency as a major weapon. Can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation and hit dependable shots in a stress situation.

PRO LEVEL

  • 6.0 - Has obtained a sectional and/or national ranking.
  • 6.5 - Has extensive satellite tournament experience.
  • 7.0 - Makes his living from tournament prize money.

If you want to know more about NTRP level, please review the NTRP Characteristics and the General Guidelines.

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