LTA Graded Competition

If you are ready for a more formal, competitive experience, then you might consider an open singles event. These take place at a number of venues and are graded from 6 – 3 (where grade 3 is a higher standard) to help you identify an appropriate level of competition. Read more about the competition grading structure.

The events take place over one day or a set number of dates, they have an entry fee and can be part of a larger tournament. They provide an excellent opportunity to play some singles matches in a competitive environment, and results will be processed for ratings and rankings (grade 5 and above) purposes. You need an LTA Advantage account and ITF World Tennis Number to enter. You can use the Competition Search tool to find a competition.

We would recommend the below one day competitions:

Grade 5 – Local Tour (for the player starting out)

ACCEPTANCES: First come, first served

Scoring Format: FAST4

Venue: Local Clubs run and host the events and are managed and officiated on the day by an LTA licenced official.

Run over 1 day, using a compass format, meaning that players are guaranteed 3 matches even if they lose first round.

Results will count towards a players ITF World Tennis Number and LTA Ranking.

Grade 4 – County Tour (for the player who wants to challenge themselves)

ACCEPTANCES:

Where an event is over-subscribed acceptances will be made according to:

1. ITF World Tennis Number (as at the closing deadline)

2. If two or more players are equally rated, their LTA Ranking (as at the closing deadline)

3. In a situation where two or more players are rated and ranked equally, acceptance order will be drawn by lot

Keep your eyes open for adult priority. This means adults are prioritised over higher-ranked junior players.

Scoring Format: FAST4

Venue: Local Clubs run and host the events and are managed and officiated on the day by an LTA licenced official.

Run over 1 day, using a compass format, meaning that players are guaranteed 3 matches even if they lose first round.

Results will count towards a players ITF World Tennis Number and LTA Ranking.

Grade 3 - FAST4 Open Regional Tour (for the player who wants to strive further)

ACCEPTANCES: Priority for acceptances will be given to adults aged 19+

Scoring Format: FAST4

Events run over one day with 16 player draws.

Many adults cannot commit the time to playing higher level events that take place over a whole week or long weekend, so this format was created to allow adults the opportunity to compete in one day competitions whilst fitting this around their busy lifestyles.

For info about how to use the Competition system, click here.