The Tournament Playbook: Age, Level, and Ranking Explained

Confused by tennis tournament levels, age groups, or ranking systems?

This guide breaks it all down in a simple, parent- and coach-friendly format — so you can stop guessing and start planning.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• ✅ How age eligibility and divisions really work
• ✅ What level tournaments to play at each stage
• ✅ How USTA/UTR rankings are built and what matters most
• ✅ When to move up — and when to hold back
• ✅ How to map out a smarter tournament calendar