TENNIS RATINGS (SOME DESCRIPTIONS TAKEN FROM THE I.T.F.)

Registered tour professional

9

9.9

Nº 1 player in the world

This player has had intensive training for international tournament competition and has extensive professional tournament experience.  Holds an ATP / WTA ranking.

9.0

Just turned pro.

National tour amateur

8

8.9

Top amateur on the brink of turning professional

This player has developed power and / or consistency as a major weapon.  Can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation. Is usually a nationally ranked player.

8.0

Amateur tour player

County or college

7

7.9

Top county or college standard

This player has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or attribute around which a game may be structured. Can regularly hit winners and force errors off short balls. Can put away volleys and smashes with ease and has a variety of serves to rely on.

7.0

Lower county or college level player

High club standard

6

6.9

A 1st team player for a large club

This player can use power and spin and can handle pace. Has sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and can vary game plan according to opponents. Can hit first serves with power and can impart spin on second serves.

6.0

A 2nd team player for a large club

Medium club standard

5

5.9

A 3rd team player for a large club

This player has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both ground strokes and on moderate shots. Has the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success.

5.0

A 4th team player for a large club

Lower club standard

4

4.9

A 5th team player for a large club

This player exhibits more aggressive net play, can hit some shots with pace.  Consistency, court coverage & shot control overall are all improving.  Developing teamwork in doubles.

4.0

A 6th team player for a large club

Intermediate

3

3.9

An improving intermediate player

This player is developing consistency on some shots when hitting medium pace, but is not yet comfortable with all strokes. Lacks control over depth, direction and power.

3.0

An intermediate player

Beginner

2

2.9

An improving beginner

This player is able to judge where the ball is going and can sustain a short rally of slow pace.  Developing the ability to place the ball with some shots...

2.0

A beginner

This player is just starting to play the full game.  Can serve, return & rally at very slow pace on a full court using a normal ITF approved ball.

Total beginner

1

1.9

This player plays in a modified environment.  Often using transition / soft balls on a reduced court and / or using adapted rackets as appropriate.

This player has developed some simple tennis skills in hitting an oncoming ball regularly, however rallying with movement and control is not yet achieved.

1.0

This player is in the early stages of tennis skills development and is primarily learning simple tennis co-ordination tasks / exercises.