Level
What's my level?
The NTRP (National Tennis Rating Program) classification is a system developed by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to categorize the skill level of tennis players. The program uses a scale ranging from 1.0 (complete beginner) to 7.0 (professional level), with each level having a specific description of the skill set and abilities of players at that level. This system is widely used by tennis organizations around the world as a way to match players of similar skill levels for competition and to help players track their progress and improvement over time.
- 1.0 - 1.5 - This level is for complete beginners who have little to no experience playing tennis. They may not yet understand the basic rules and scoring of the game, and may struggle to hit the ball with any consistency.
- 1.5 - 2.0 - Players at this level are beginners with some experience playing tennis, but still need to work on developing their basic strokes such as the forehand, backhand, and serve. They may be able to rally the ball a few times, but may struggle with accuracy and consistency.
- 2.0 - 2.5 - At this level, players are beginner/advanced beginners with some consistency on basic shots but still developing their footwork and court awareness. They are starting to understand the basic strategies of the game and may be able to play a simple match.
- 2.5 - 3.0 - Advanced beginners are able to rally with other players and are developing more consistency and accuracy. They may be starting to generate more pace and spin on their shots, and are starting to develop a better understanding of the court.
- 3.0 - 3.5 - This level represents an intermediate player who has a good understanding of the game and is able to play with consistency and strategy. Players at this level have a decent amount of power and control on their shots, and can execute some basic tactics such as hitting to their opponent's weaknesses.
- 3.5 - 4.0 - Advanced intermediate players are able to execute more advanced tactics and generate pace and spin on their shots. They have a better understanding of court positioning and are able to use a variety of tactics to outsmart their opponents.
- 4.0 - 4.5 - Advanced players have a well-rounded game and are able to consistently execute advanced tactics such as topspin and slice shots. They have a strong serve and are starting to develop a more all-around game, and may be competing in local or regional tournaments.
- 4.5 - 5.0 - High-level advanced players have exceptional consistency, precision, and power on all shots. They are able to execute a wide range of tactics and are starting to develop a more professional-style game. Players at this level are likely competing in regional or national tournaments.
- 5.0 - 5.5 - National-level players have a complete understanding of the game and are able to compete at a high level in national tournaments. They have an exceptional all-around game and are able to execute a wide range of shots with consistency and precision.
- 5.5 - 6.0 - World-class players are able to compete at the highest level of the sport and consistently execute a wide range of shots with precision and power. They have exceptional consistency, precision, and power on all shots, and are among the best in the world.
- 6.0 - 7.0 - These levels are reserved for professional players who are among the very best in the world. They have mastered all aspects of the game and are able to execute a wide range of shots with precision and power, and are capable of competing in the most prestigious tournaments in the world, including the Grand Slam events.