Find Your Path

Two paths, one goal: more people playing competitive tennis across Florida. Jump to the section that fits you.

Before You Compete

Getting Started

No matter your age or level, every competitive player starts in the same place. Before you get on court for your first tournament, take care of two easy steps:

  1. Become A USTA Member
  2. Create A USTA Account On TennisLink

Junior Tournaments

Ready to compete? Junior tournaments across Florida give young players a fun, level-based path to test their game, earn rankings, and grow, from their very first event to the national stage. Watch the video and click the button below for more information.

Upcoming Junior Tournaments

Sample entries below. Swap in real tournament names, dates, and locations as they’re scheduled.

Level 5 Open: Racquet Club of Cocoa Beach L5 Flighted

August 8-10, 2026 — Cocoa Beach, FL

This Level 5 event will be a 32 draw-flighted tournament. THIS EVENT WILL FEATURE ELECTRONIC LINE CALLING PROVIDED BY PLAY-REPLAY

Registration now closed.

Level 5 Open: Riverside Racquet Complex L5 Flighted

August 8-10, 2026 — Vero Beach, FL

This Level 5 event will be a 32 draw-flighted tournament.

Registration now closed.

Level 3 Closed: 2026 Bobby Curtis Doubles Championships

October 3 – 5, 2026 —Orlando, FL

Bobby Curtis: Life-Long Champion of Junior Tennis
A tribute from USTA Florida celebrating the enduring legacy of Bobby Curtis, the iconic figure who shaped junior tennis in the state.

Registration now open!

How junior competition is structured by level and age.

Tournament Levels

Junior tennis is organized by level so kids always face fair competition. New players start with relaxed, results-based events, then climb through ranked tournaments as they improve, all grouped by age. Begin close to home and rise at your own pace.

Level 7 (Beginner)

These tournaments are great for the player starting their junior competitive career.  Players should have basic match experience and have completed a number of practice matches.

  • Yellow ball

  • Open to players from any USTA section

  • Event Duration: Up to 1 day

  • Florida Draw Formats:

    • Round robin

    • Round robin with playoff

    • Compass draw

    • Team format

  • Max Draw Size per Age Division: 16 singles

  • Florida Scoring Formats:

    • Short sets (first to 4 games)

    • Best 2 of 3 short sets (3rd set is a 7 point tiebreak)

    • Single set (first to 6 games, 7-point tiebreak at 6 all)

    • Timed matches

    • Match 10-point tiebreak (doubles only)

Residency Requirements

Residency will now be based on what section is indicated on a player’s membership. We no longer need to have any paperwork submitted. Have questions about how this is determined for junior rankings and tournament eligibility? The link below walks through exactly what changed.

Regulations

Click below to view all USTA junior national tournament, ranking, and sanctioning regulations, straight from USTA.com.

How results feed into junior rankings.

Rankings & Points

Tournament results earn ranking points that show how your game stacks up and help with seeding. Here’s how it works, so every match means a little more.

Check out the links below for information on the different notable ranking measures.

Junior Tennis Quick Links

School Tennis

Highschool Tennis

Tennis on Campus

Latest Junior Tournaments News

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Florida Talent Takes Center Stage at the 2026 ATA National Championships

Florida Talent Takes Center Stage at the 2026 ATA National Championships

The 2026 American Tennis Association (ATA) National Championships were held at the USTA National Campus from July 27 to August 2, once again drawing hundreds of athletes from across North […]
Celebrating Character on and off the Court: 2026 Bobby Curtis Sportsmanship Awardees

Celebrating Character on and off the Court: 2026 Bobby Curtis Sportsmanship Awardees

The Bobby Curtis Junior State Championships took place June 5 through 16, drawing many of Florida’s most talented junior players to the courts. The two-week event produced its share of champions and finalists, […]
Rising Stars Take Center Court at the 12s/14s 2026 Bobby Curtis Junior State Championships

Rising Stars Take Center Court at the 12s/14s 2026 Bobby Curtis Junior State Championships

The future of Florida tennis was on full display this week as the youngest competitors took the courts at the USTA National Campus for the 12s and 14s 2026 Bobby […]
USTA Florida Crowns Champions at 16s/18s 2026 Bobby Curtis Junior State Championship

USTA Florida Crowns Champions at 16s/18s 2026 Bobby Curtis Junior State Championship

You can tell summer is here as the 2026 Bobby Curtis Junior State Championships for 16s and 18s took place at the USTA National Campus. USTA Florida’s most prestigious junior tournament drew in over 100 athletes […]

Adult Tournaments

Bring your best game. Adult tournaments across Florida offer competition for every level and age, from friendly NTRP events to open draws, with a path all the way to sectional and national championships.

Upcoming Adult Tournaments

Sample entries below. Swap in real tournament names, dates, and locations as they’re scheduled.

[Tournament Name]

[Date] — [City, FL]

Short description of the event and who it’s for.

[Tournament Name]

[Date] — [City, FL]

Short description of the event and who it’s for.

[Tournament Name]

[Date] — [City, FL]

Short description of the event and who it’s for.

How adult competition is organized by division.

Tournament Types

There are various types of adult tournaments for players of all types. Find out more below!

Age Division

Adult/Senior Age Division Tournament Tennis offers men and women the opportunity to individually compete in sanctioned tennis tournaments in five year increments, for example, 30 through 90. Age division tournaments offer singles and doubles categories. Most guarantee players at least two matches in each division with a feed-in consolation.

Rules & Regulations

Here you’ll find quick access to Tournament Rules & Regulations. Click the links below to download or get more information.

Adult Regulations

Friend at Court: The USTA Handbook of Tennis Rules & Regulations

Adult Tennis Quick Links

USTA Florida Leagues

Women in Tennis

College Tennis

Sectional Championships

Latest Adult Tournaments News

See all Adult Tournaments News
Florida Talent Takes Center Stage at the 2026 ATA National Championships

Florida Talent Takes Center Stage at the 2026 ATA National Championships

The 2026 American Tennis Association (ATA) National Championships were held at the USTA National Campus from July 27 to August 2, once again drawing hundreds of athletes from across North […]
A Weekend of Champions: Adult 40 & Over Men’s and Women’s Sectional Championships

A Weekend of Champions: Adult 40 & Over Men’s and Women’s Sectional Championships

At the USTA National Campus, USTA Florida concluded the Adult 40 & Over Women’s and Men’s Sectional Championships. The energy never let up as competitors fought through close battles and […]
Champions Crowned at the Adult 40 & Over Women’s Sectional Championships

Champions Crowned at the Adult 40 & Over Women’s Sectional Championships

USTA Florida welcomed top competitors to the USTA National Campus for the Adult 40 & Over Women’s Sectional Championships. Every court buzzed with energy all weekend, as players battled through […]
Apply Now for 2026 USTA Florida Tournament Sanctioning

Apply Now for 2026 USTA Florida Tournament Sanctioning

The sanctioning window to apply for 2026 USTA Florida tournaments is NOW OPEN. It will remain open from Monday Aug. 11, 2025, until Sunday Sep. 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.    During this period, applications […]

WTN Events

Want closely matched play? World Tennis Number events pair players of any age by ability for competitive, confidence-building matches. Great for development at any stage, junior or adult.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Tournaments

The questions we hear most about competing.

Florida hosts thousands of sanctioned tournaments a year for juniors and adults at every level. Search by area, age group, and level, then register through your USTA account before the entry deadline.

Tournaments are entered online through your USTA account. Make sure your membership is current and the correct USTA number is on your entry, since a typo can cause problems later.

Results can take a little time to post after an event. First check that the correct USTA number was on your entry; if it’s still missing after a few days, contact the tournament director with the event name and date.

Junior tournaments are age-based events, from beginner-friendly levels up to state and national competition, where kids earn ranking points as they play. They’re a great next step after team tennis.

Tournaments are organized by level, and results earn points that build your ranking, which affects seeding and entry into higher events. Our ratings and rankings page breaks it down.

Absolutely. There are adult and senior divisions across a wide range of ages and levels, from local events to national championships. It’s competition for every stage of life.

Totally normal, there’s a learning curve. Reach out to us and we’ll help you find the right first event and get registered.

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