NTRP (National Tennis Rating Program) is the standard rating system used in USTA leagues and recreational tennis throughout the United States. Ratings run from 1.0 to 7.0.
NTRP Rating Breakdown
1.0–1.5: Complete beginner.
2.0–2.5: Beginning player with short rally consistency.
3.0: Intermediate player with basic strategy.
3.5: Solid recreational player with improved pressure consistency.
4.0: Strong club player with dependable strokes.
4.5: Advanced recreational competitor with established game style.
5.0: Highly competitive tournament-level player.
5.5+: College-level and former high-level competitive players.
What Is a Good NTRP Rating?
- Casual adult competition: 3.5–4.0
- Club championship level: 4.0–4.5
- D3 college range: 5.0–5.5
- D1 college range: 5.5–6.0+
How to Move Up an NTRP Level
- Play sanctioned USTA league matches consistently
- Address your most repeatable weakness first
- Track point-loss patterns in match data
- Occasionally play up to pressure-test your game
NTRP updates slower than UTR, so using both gives a clearer picture of progress over time.