Tournaments
Ready to compete? Whether you’re picking up your first ranking point or chasing a national championship, USTA Florida tournaments give players of every age and level a place to test their game. Find your path below, junior or adult, and see what’s next for you.
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:
- Become A USTA Member
- 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.
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.
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Yellow ball
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Open to players from any USTA section
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Event Duration: Up to 1 day
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Florida Draw Formats:
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Round robin
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Round robin with playoff
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Compass draw
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Team format
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Max Draw Size per Age Division: 16 singles
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Florida Scoring Formats:
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Short sets (first to 4 games)
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Best 2 of 3 short sets (3rd set is a 7 point tiebreak)
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Single set (first to 6 games, 7-point tiebreak at 6 all)
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Timed matches
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Match 10-point tiebreak (doubles only)
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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
JTT
Tennis on Campus
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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.
How adult competition is organized by division.
Tournament Types
There are various types of adult tournaments for players of all types. Click the tabs to find out more!
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.
Friend at Court: The USTA Handbook of Tennis Rules & Regulations
Rankings
Adult Tennis Quick Links
USTA Florida Leagues
Women in Tennis
College Tennis
Sectional Championships
Latest Adult Tournaments News
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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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