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NTRP rating
1.0 The player is just starting to play tennis.
1.5 The player has limited playing skills and is still working on keeping the ball in play.
2.0 The player needs gaming experience, has noticeable shortcomings when making shots, but is already familiar with the basic provisions of singles and doubles games.
2.5 The player learns to predict the direction of the ball, although the sense of the court is still poorly developed. Can support slow paced play with similar level players.
3.0 The player hits balls consistently at an average pace, but feels unsure when trying to control the direction, depth and power of shots.
3.5 The player has achieved good directional control on shots of medium difficulty, but still lacks control over depth and variety. Plays decisively at the net and works to improve his doubles game.
4.0 The player executes reliable shots, controls direction and depth from the forehand and backhand, plus is able to successfully use candles, smashes, knockouts and volleys. Can make mistakes when serving, uses team tactics in doubles play.
4.5 The player has acquired the skills to use power and spin when hitting, began to control the pace of the game, has good footwork, can control the depth of shots and change tactics of the game depending on the opponent. The player has a strong and accurate first serve, a stable second serve, and can attack at the net.
5.0 The player feels the ball well and often performs special shots around which the game is built. Can win points or force opponents into mistakes with drop balls, volley kills, make good use of candles, drop shots, half volleys or smashes and use good depth and spin on the second serve.
5.5 The player uses powerful attacks and stability as his main weapon. Can change strategy and style of play depending on the situation and perform reliable shots in a stressful situation.
6.0-7.0 The player does not need an NTRP rating. Current or past classification speaks for itself. A player rated 6.0 is usually at the level of national junior competition and is nationally rated. A level 6.5 player is approaching level 7.0 and has experience in satellite tournaments. Level 7.0 is a world-class player who participates in international tournaments and whose main source of income is prize money.
