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Level 7 (Intermediate)

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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Level 6 (Intermediate)

These tournaments are for the more serious junior competitive player.

  • Yellow ball
  • Open to players from any USTA section
  • Event Duration: Up to 2 days
  • Florida Draw Formats:
    • Round robin
    • Round robin with playoff
    • Compass draw
    • Team format
    • Feed-in to quarterfinals
  • Max Draw Size per Age Division: 16 Singles (can have multiple draws per age Division)
  • Florida Scoring Formats:
    • Best 2 of 3 sets (3rd set is 10-point tiebreak)
    • Best 2 of 3 short sets (3rd set is 7-point tiebreak)
    • 8 game pro-set
    • Best 2 of 3, 10-point tiebreak games
    • Single set (doubles only)

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Level 5 (Advanced)

The draw sizes for level 5 tournaments are either a 32 or a 64.  Players are also given the opportunity to play doubles in addition to singles.

  • Yellow ball
  • Open to players from any USTA section
  • The top ranked players are selected from those that apply
  • Event Duration: Up to 3 days
  • Florida Draw Formats:
    • Compass draw
    • Team format
    • Feed-in to round of 16 or quarterfinals
    • First match consolation
  • Max Draw Size per Age Division:
    • 64 or 32 Singles Only
    • 32 – 16 Singles W/Double
  • Florida Scoring Formats:
    • Best 2 of 3 tiebreak set
    • Best 2 of 3 short sets (3rd set is 10-point tiebreak)
    • Best 2 of 3 short sets (3rd set is 7-point tiebreak)
    • 8 game pro-set (doubles only)
    • Single set (doubles only)

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Level 4 (Advanced)

More ranking points are offered which sometimes attracts the higher ranked player.

  • Yellow ball
  • These tournaments count for a higher ranking value than Level 5, and also count toward the player’s USTA National Ranking
  • Event Duration: Up to 4 days
  • Florida Draw Formats:
    • Compass draw
    • Team format
    • Feed-in to round of 16 or quarterfinals
    • First match consolation
  • Max Draw Size per Age Division:
    • 64 or 32 Singles Only 
    • 32 – 16 Singles W/Double
  • Florida Scoring Formats:
    • Best 2 of 3 tiebreak set
    • Best 2 of 3 short sets (3rd set is 10-point tiebreak)
    • Best 2 of 3 short sets (3rd set is 7-point tiebreak)
    • 8 game pro-set (doubles only)
    • Single set (doubles only)

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Level 3 (Advanced)

There are two Level 3 singles & 2 doubles tournaments – USTA Florida Winter Championships and the “Bobby Curtis” Junior State Championships & the USTA FL “Bobby Curtis” Doubles Championship.

  • Yellow ball
  • Closed to players from Florida section
  • Event Duration: 3+ days
  • Florida Draw Formats:
    • Compass draw
    • Team format
    • Feed-in to round of 16 or quarterfinals
  • Max Draw Size per Age Division:
    • 64 or 32 Singles Only 
    • 32 Doubles
  • Florida Scoring Formats:
    • Best 2 of 3 tiebreak set
    • Best 2 of 3 short sets (3rd set is 10-point tiebreak)
    • Best 2 of 3 short sets (3rd set is 7-point tiebreak)
    • 8 game pro-set (doubles only)
    • Single set (doubles only)

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Level 2 (Advanced)

These tournaments consist of “National Selection” and Zonal Team Competition. 

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  • USTA National Event
  • These tournaments are held around the United States
  • Zonals and Level 2 tournaments played in Florida may count for a USTA National Ranking

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Level 1 (Advanced)

These tournaments are the highest level of competitive tennis in the United States.  These tournament are for players who have earned a high enough ranking in order to gain entry.

  • USTA National Event

These tournaments count for a USTA National Ranking.

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General Rankings FAQs

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

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.

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Nolan Brewer

Tournaments and Serve Tennis Coordinator

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