Tournaments

NTRP (National Tennis Rating Program) tournaments offer players the ability to play tournaments at their appropriate NTRP rating level. NTRP tournaments offer divisions grouped by level (2.5-5.5) and age (18+, 40+, and 55+) and are offered in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. These tournaments may take place over 1 to 5 days but most commonly are held Friday through Sunday. One-day (Level 7) events are a convenient way for league or recreational players to experience the excitement without the weekend commitment. Join in, meet new players, and enjoy the game in a shorter, action-packed format.

Tournaments with an NTRP Gold Cup Series designation are a level 4 tournament.

Players who compete in tournaments with a Tournament of the Year designation will earn Level 5 ranking points. The top 8 players that earned the most ranking points in the section will compete in a Grand Prix Tournament – the season finale in the NorCal section.

NTRP tournaments also allow players to work towards advancing to the NTRP National Championships. Players can qualify for the NTRP National Championships via the Grand Prix – the NorCal Season Finale, the NorCal Qualifier, or the National Standings List. For more details about how to qualify for the NTRP National Championships, click here. For more information about the NTRP National Championships, click here.

IMPORTANT:

Any player participating in a USTA NorCal-sanctioned NTRP tournament must have an NTRP rating.

Violating this requirement or playing below the assigned NorCal self-rating level will result in an automatic 30-day suspension. Furthermore, any points earned in that tournament toward the National Standings List and the seeding/tentative/final rankings lists will be promptly removed.

Stay informed, play fair, and let’s keep the game respectful and enjoyable for all.

These tournaments are open to all levels and categorized in five-year increments, spanning from 30 to 100. To be eligible for an age division event, players need to hit the minimum age by December 31 of the scheduled starting year for that division. Age Group division players often travel around the country to compete in different tournaments and on different court surfaces, aiming at the coveted Gold Ball won at a National Championship.

Click here for a list of 2026 Age Group tournaments in the NorCal Section.

There are multiple National Level Tournaments in the Age Group Division. To find a National Tournament click here. Three of these tournaments, two L2s and one L3, take place right here in NorCal. To find out more about these events, click here.

Find your Age Group Ranking

Women’s Intersectional Team Championships:

• When: November 9-15, 2026
• Where: Plantation, Florida
• Player Selection Criteria
• Learn more and apply here

Donoff Cup / Men’s Intersectional Team Championships

• When: October 28 – November 2, 2026
• Where: Columbus, Georgia
• Player Selection Criteria
• Learn more and apply here

Open Division Tournaments are for all USTA players, no matter your skill level or age. They’re the toughest adult tournaments out there, attracting former and current pros, teaching professionals, former and collegiate players, NTRP players and top-ranked juniors. It’s a straightforward competition where everyone’s welcome to bring their A-game.

The top NorCal Open players qualify for the Grand Prix, which is the culmination of the year.

Click here for a list of 2026 Open tournaments in the NorCal Section.

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There are multiple National Level Tournaments in the Family Division. To find a National Tournament click here.

Locally, you can play in parent-child tournaments. Whether your child plays with yellow, green or orange balls, you can compete together with them in a fun, unsanctioned setting.

Click here for a list of 2026 Parent-Child tournaments in the NorCal Section

Wheelchair tennis stands out as one of the fastest-growing and most demanding wheelchair sports and enhances mobility, builds strength and improves cardiovascular fitness, offering individuals with disabilities the opportunity to engage in activities with both able-bodied and disabled peers and family members. In singles or doubles matches against able-bodied players, wheelchair players get two bounces while their counterparts get one, adding an extra layer of inclusivity.

Northern California hosts a variety of wheelchair tournaments, featuring recreational, competitive, and quadriplegic divisions. Among them is the annual North-South Wheelchair Challenge, a premier event showcasing the rivalry between the top wheelchair players from Northern and Southern California, vying for glory on the court.

National Tournaments, Pro Circuits, and the ITF World Masters Tour represent the pinnacle of tennis, hosting premier events year-round. Whether you aspire to compete or prefer the spectator’s view, explore more about each below.

International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Number (WTN)

In addition to your USTA ranking, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Number (WTN) provides a global standard for players. It is a 40-1 scale, with 40 being a beginner player and 1 being an elite professional. This scale is for all players, regardless of age, gender or ability. If you’ve played with the USTA within the last 5+ years, either singles or doubles, you have an ITF World Tennis Number. Your WTN updates weekly and therefore presents your most accurate level WTN tournaments are non-sanctioned events and do not count towards a national standing. They offer a competitive yet social option for tournaments where you play against other players at your most current level.