Are these tournaments only for International players?

Although it is a great opportunity to play many matches with opponents from around the globe, players can register at any of the six DETA Tournaments

Yes, you can play divisions above your age

all draws will be published the day before the tournament starts, at 6:00 pm

The U18/Open tennis division operates on the principle that it's not just about age, but about the challenge and skill level of the players. This division attracts competitors who thrive on demanding matches, pushing each other to elevate their game. 

Instead of focusing solely on the players' ages, the format often includes a minimum Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) to ensure that participants are evenly matched in skill. This creates an environment where players who seek a rigorous challenge can test their abilities against others who share their drive and ambition. So, in essence, it’s all about fostering competitive spirit and enhancing the game—because at the end of the day, it’s the thrill of the match that counts!

Boys U18/Open UTR 7+*

Girls U18/Open UTR 5+*

Actual rating at the moment of registration

Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) is a global tennis rating system that measures a player's skill level on a scale of 1.00 to 16.50. UTR ratings are based on a player's match results and are not influenced by factors like age, gender, nationality, or location

If you do not already have one, get a FREE UTR account (click Sign Up button).

Click here to set up UTR account 

Play Well.
Performing well in matches is the easiest way to improve your UTR Rating. If the match is out of hand, don’t give up! It does not matter whether you play higher- or lower-rated opponents; you can improve your UTR Rating either way by winning more games than expected.

Play Often.
The more matches you play, the quicker your UTR Rating will reflect your current form. The algorithm is especially accurate for those who play often against a variety of opponents rated above and below you.

Be Patient.
Since your UTR Rating is a rolling weighted average, the effect of new results is slightly lagged. Your UTR Rating may not fully reflect a recent outcome right away, but it will over time.

What is the impact of playing against opponents rated higher than I am?

Playing against higher-rated opponents does not necessarily lower your rating and, in some cases, can actually improve it. It all depends upon the percentage of games you win, and how much higher the opponent’s UTR Rating is. Here is a quick video describing the impact: watch the video.

Here's how it works:

If the opponent is rated too far above you and they win the match easily by winning a high percentage of games, that won’t hurt your rating, as it is the expected outcome. But your rating can get a boost if you end up playing a close match. On the other hand, such a match can lower your rating if you end up not winning a high enough percentage of games.

What is the impact of playing against opponents rated lower than I am?

Playing against lower-rated opponents does not always hurt your rating. In fact, in many cases, it helps it. Again, it all depends on the percentage of games you win and how much lower the opponent’s UTR Rating UTR is than your own.

Here is how it works:

If the opponent is rated too far below you and you win the match easily, winning a high percentage of games, your rating may not change. This is due to the outcome of the match occurring as expected.

Playing an opponent with a lower rating can raise your rating if you win a higher-than-expected percentage of games. However, if you play a close match against that lower-rated opponent, this could lower your rating.

Since our rating system is based purely on scores, it does not take into account defaults or walkovers. However, these results are still displayed on the player's profile page along with their other scores. 

With regards to withdrawals, if a player withdraws either a) before the match starts or b) during the match but before either player wins at least four games, it does not factor into the UTR Rating algorithm. It will, however, be displayed on the player profile. This will hopefully be a disincentive for the small subset of players who withdraw quite frequently. We are aware of and monitoring junior players abusing the system.