Each level
Junior Circuit: their very first tournament. A few short matches. Every player plays every round. Half a day. Most events run 2 to 4 hours. No pressure on results. It's about the first experience.
Level 7: first ranked tournament. 12 points a main-draw win, up to 56 for the champion.
Level 6: stepping up: longer matches, two days. 20 points a main-draw win, up to 95 for the champion.
Level 5: regular weekend tournaments in their section. 300 points for the champion.
Level 4: their section's big events. 540 points for the champion.
Level 3: national and sectional championship play. 900 points for the champion.
Level 2: top national events. 1,650 points for the champion.
Level 1: national championships. 3,000 points for the champion.
How the points differ
Levels 6 and 7 pay by wins, counting the first 4, with a bonus for the champion and finalist where the tournament awards one. Levels 1 to 5 pay by the round reached in the main draw, so losing the first match earns nothing from the main draw, and each consolation round won adds a set amount.
| Level | Champion | Finalist | Semifinalist | Quarterfinalist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 3,000 | 2,400 | 1,800 | 1,110 |
| Level 2 | 1,650 | 1,238 | 825 | 578 |
| Level 3 | 900 | 675 | 450 | 315 |
| Level 4 | 540 | 405 | 270 | 189 |
| Level 5 | 300 | 225 | 150 | 105 |
Where to start
A Junior Circuit event or a Level 7 is the usual first tournament. Coach Ace has a free guide for each level: what the day looks like, what to pack, and a countdown so a junior walks in ready.
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Pick their levelCommon questions
What is the lowest USTA junior tournament level?
Level 7, the first ranked tournament. Junior Circuit events come before it, for a first tournament.
What is a USTA Junior Circuit tournament?
Their very first tournament. A few short matches. Every player plays every round. Half a day. Most events run 2 to 4 hours. No pressure on results. It's about the first experience.
What is a USTA Level 7 tournament?
First ranked tournament. One day of play, several short matches. Points start here. Each win, up to four, earns ranking points.
What is a USTA Level 6 tournament?
Stepping up: longer matches, two days. Up to 2 days of play. Plan for a full weekend. Longer formats. Often best of 3 with a match tiebreak. Who gets in. When it fills, most Level 6s pick from the top of the standings list.
What is a USTA Level 5 tournament?
Regular weekend tournaments in their section. Up to 3 days, usually open to players from any section. Points by the round. Lose the first match and the main draw pays nothing.
What is a USTA Level 4 tournament?
Their section's big events. Deeper fields and up to four days.
What is a USTA Level 3 tournament?
National and sectional championship play. Strong fields, including national events and sectional championships.
What is a USTA Level 2 tournament?
Top national events. National Level 2s run at four sites at once, each with a 32-player draw.
What is a USTA Level 1 tournament?
National Championships. The USTA National Championships.
How many points is a Level 6 win worth?
20 points for each main-draw win and 10 for each consolation win, counting the first 4 wins. The champion gets 15 more where the tournament awards one.
How many points is a Level 7 win worth?
12 points for each main-draw win and 6 for each consolation win, counting the first 4 wins. The champion gets 8 more where the tournament awards one.
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