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.

Youth Tennis Junior Tournaments

Junior Tournaments

There are exciting things happening in USTA Junior Tournaments.  The simplified nationwide structure will create a standardized system and greater consistency for our players, parents, coaches, tournament directors and officials.  Watch the video and click the button below for more information.

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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)

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Getting Started

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Rankings and Ratings

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Residency Requirements

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Regulations

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Getting Started

Before you get on court for your first Junior Tournament, you’ll want to complete a few easy steps:

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

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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.

General Ranking Facts

What matches count?

Players are awarded ranking points in the 12s through 18s divisions. USTA Florida does not rank players in the 10 and under division.

USTA Florida sanctioned tournaments (Level 3-7)

All tournaments on the USTA National Junior schedule

Results of workshops, exhibitions, or unsanctioned tournaments will not be counted toward the point tabulations.

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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.

Residency will now be based on what section is indicated on a player’s membership.
We no longer need to have any paperwork submitted.

Junior Competitive Structure

Regulations

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

View on USTA.com

WTN Events

Want closely matched play? World Tennis Number events pair juniors by ability for competitive, confidence-building matches. Great for development at any stage.

Sportsmanship

As part of USTA Florida’s ongoing effort to promote sportsmanship with junior tennis programs, Junior Team Tennis players are recognized for demonstrating good sportsmanship and given USTA Florida Sportsmanship pins. USTA Florida is dedicated to not only promoting a solid competitive atmosphere, but is also committed to developing players into respectful adults.

Share your sportsmanship moments!
Were you recognized with a USTA Florida Sportmanship pin at an event?

1. Share it online
2. Tag @ustaflorida
3. Include #FLSportsmanship
4. Send us an email

Sportsmanship

As part of USTA Florida’s ongoing effort to promote sportsmanship with junior tennis programs, Junior Team Tennis players are recognized for demonstrating good sportsmanship and given USTA Florida Sportsmanship pins. USTA Florida is dedicated to not only promoting a solid competitive atmosphere, but is also committed to developing players into respectful adults.

Share your sportsmanship moments

Were you recognized with a USTA Florida Sportmanship pin at an event?

  1. Share it online
  2. Tag @ustaflorida
  3. Include #FLSportsmanship
  4. Send us an email

USTA Junior Player Promise

  • I recognize that tennis is a sport that places the responsibility for fair play on me.
  • I promise to abide by the rules of the game, which require me to give the benefit of the doubt to my opponent.
  • At all times I shall strive to compete with the true spirit of sportsmanship, recognizing that my behavior on the court is a direct reflection of my character.
  • Whether this match ends with my victory or defeat, I promise to conduct myself in a way that honors my opponents, my team, those who support me, and the game of tennis.