Tennis is easier to navigate when you know who does what. Meet the organizations behind coaching, competition, community tennis and the professional game, then go directly to their official resources.
Learn who trains and supports tennis teaching professionals.
Racquet Sports Professionals Association
Coaching certification, continuing education and career development for racquet-sports professionals. Formerly the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA).
Use it to explore a teaching career, understand a coach’s credentials or find professional education.
Know the difference: A teaching credential describes professional training. It is different from a player rating or tournament ranking.
Explore RSPAProfessional Tennis Registry
A tennis-teaching organization offering coach education and certification pathways.
Use it to learn about becoming a tennis instructor or continuing your coaching education.
Know the difference: PTR is the organization. Course levels and certification status should be checked with PTR or the individual professional.
Explore PTRFind organized play, tennis networks and pathways into the sport.
American Tennis Association
An organization rooted in African American tennis history, with championship competition and community connections.
Use it to learn about ATA events, its tennis community and its role in the sport’s history.
Know the difference: ATA and USTA are different organizations. Check the organizer and entry requirements for each event.
Explore ATAUnited States Tennis Association
A national resource for leagues, tournaments, junior tennis, player development and programs through its sections and local networks.
Use it to find organized play, learn about NTRP levels and explore tennis opportunities near you.
Know the difference: League eligibility, age divisions and tournament requirements vary. Read the rules for the specific event you enter.
Explore USTAUnderstand collegiate tennis and the professionals who service racquets.
Intercollegiate Tennis Association
A resource for collegiate tennis, coaching, college competition, rankings and news.
Use it to understand the college-tennis landscape and follow programs and collegiate events.
Know the difference: College recruiting and athlete eligibility involve additional school, conference and governing-body requirements.
Explore college tennisUnited States Racquet Stringers Association
An association focused on racquet stringing, racquet-service knowledge and technician certification.
Use it to learn about professional racquet service and the role of a qualified stringer or technician.
Know the difference: String type, tension and racquet choice affect feel and playability. Discuss your needs with a qualified professional.
Explore USRSAStart with the rules of tennis, then explore competition-specific regulations.
International Tennis Federation
The international federation publishes the Rules of Tennis and regulations for competitions under its authority.
Use its rules and regulations hub to find the current Rules of Tennis, technical standards and competition documents.
Know the difference: Start here for the sport’s foundational rules. Individual tours, leagues and tournaments also have their own regulations.
Find ITF rules & regulationsATP Tour
The men’s professional tour is a source for its tournaments, players, rankings, news and tour information.
Use the official site to follow the men’s tour and locate its current rulebook and tour regulations.
Know the difference: Tour rules include matters beyond basic scoring, such as entries, scheduling, conduct and competition administration.
Visit the ATP TourWomen’s Tennis Association
The women’s professional tour is a source for its tournaments, players, rankings, news and tour information.
Use the official site to follow the women’s tour and find current tour rules and competition information.
Know the difference: WTA tour regulations apply to its competitions. They do not replace the entry rules for your local league or tournament.
Find WTA rulesRatings, events & player development
A tennis platform providing ratings and events that help players understand competitive level and find opportunities to play.
Use it to learn how UTR ratings work and explore events available through the platform.
Know the difference: A UTR rating is not the same as a USTA NTRP level or an ATP/WTA ranking. Do not assume a direct conversion.
Explore UTR SportsBegin with the ITF Rules of Tennis for scoring, serving, court boundaries, lets, faults and the basic conduct of a match.
Read the rules from your league, tour or tournament organizer for the match format, eligibility, tiebreaks, coaching and conduct procedures.
Ask the organizer or official which rules apply. Match formats and event regulations can differ, and documents can change.
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