Side by side
| Level 7 | Level 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it sits | First ranked tournament | The step up |
| How long | One day, several short matches | Up to 2 days, often best of 3 with a match tiebreak |
| Each main-draw win | 12 | 20 |
| Each consolation win | 6 | 10 |
| Champion bonus | +8 | +15 |
| Finalist bonus | +6 | +10 |
| Most a junior can earn | 56 | 95 |
| Who gets in when it fills | Almost always the lowest-ranked first | Usually the highest-ranked first |
Points
Both levels pay by wins, counting the first 4 wins of the tournament, main draw and consolation together. Where the tournament awards a champion and finalist, they get a bonus on top.
A Level 7 champion earns up to 56. A Level 6 champion earns up to 95.
Who gets in
Almost every Level 7 takes the lowest-ranked players first, because it is the entry level and the field is kept for players who need it. So a strong ranking doesn't help a junior get into a Level 7, and it can keep them out.
Most Level 6 tournaments go the other way: highest on the National Standings List first. That list includes 15% of a junior's 6 best doubles results, so doubles helps a junior get into a Level 6.
Moving up
There is no rule for when to move from Level 7 to Level 6, but the numbers are worth knowing. 60 points from 3 main-draw wins at a Level 6 is more than the 56 a junior earns for winning a Level 7.
And because Level 7 takes the lowest-ranked first, a junior whose ranking climbs can find Level 7 fields harder to get into, while Level 6 fields get easier.
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Pick their levelCommon questions
Is Level 6 or Level 7 higher?
Level 6. The lower the number, the stronger the field. Level 7 is the entry level, the first ranked tournament.
How many points is a Level 7 win worth?
12 for each main-draw win and 6 for each consolation win, counting the first 4 wins. The champion gets 8 more and the finalist 6 more, where the tournament awards them.
How many points is a Level 6 win worth?
20 for each main-draw win and 10 for each consolation win, counting the first 4 wins. The champion gets 15 more and the finalist 10 more, where the tournament awards them.
How long does a Level 6 last compared with a Level 7?
A Level 7 is one day of several short matches. A Level 6 runs up to 2 days, so plan for a full weekend, and matches are often best of 3 with a match tiebreak.
Can a high ranking keep my junior out of a Level 7?
Yes. Almost every Level 7 takes the lowest-ranked players first, so a strong ranking can keep a junior out.
How do Level 6 tournaments pick who gets in?
Most take the highest-ranked players first, by the National Standings List, which includes 15% of the 6 best doubles results.
Is winning a Level 7 worth more than a few Level 6 wins?
No. Winning a Level 7 earns up to 56. Three main-draw wins at a Level 6 earn 60.
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