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USTA Tennis Ratings

Find your tennis rating using National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP)
categories. This is the most accurate rating system available and was
developed by the U.S. Tennis Association in 1979. Player levels are
based on a scale from 1.0 to 7.0

Condensed version:

1.0 Just starting to play tennis.

1.5 Has limited experience and is still working primarily on getting the
ball into play.

2.0 Needs on-court experience. Has obvious stroke weaknesses but is
familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play.

2.5 Learning to judge where the ball is going although court coverage
is weak. Can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of
the same ability.

3.0 Fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but is not
comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for
directional control, depth or power. Most common doubles formation is
one-up and one-back.

3.5 Has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional
control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. Starting
to exhibit more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage and
is developing teamwork in doubles.

4.0 Has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on
both forehand and backhand sides on moderate shots, plus the ability
to use lobs, overeads, approach shots and volleys with some
success. Occasionally forces errors when serving and teamwork in
doubles is evident. Rallies may be lost due to impatience.

4.5 Starting to master the use of power and spins and beginning to
handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots and is
beginning to vary game plan according to opponents. Can hit first
serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. Tends
to overhit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in
doubles.

5.0 Has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding
shot or exceptional consistency around which a game may be
structured. Can regularly hit winners or force errors off of short balls
and can put away volleys, can successfully execute lobs, drop shots,
half volleys and overhead smashes and has good depth and spin on
most second serves.

5.5 Has developed power and/or consistency as a major weapon. Can
vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation and hit
dependable shots in a stress situation.

6.0 to 7.0 Generally do not need NTRP ratings. Rankings or past
rankings will speak for themselves. The 6.0 player has obtained a
sectional and /or national ranking. The 6.5 player has extensive
satellite tournament experience. The 7.0 player makes his living from
tournament prize money.