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Looking for People to Play Tennis?: Tennis Ladder

The hundreds of public tennis courts available in the Richmond area make it easy for people in regards to “Where to Play.”  “Who to Play” on the other hand can be the more difficult question.  

Many private tennis clubs have competitive ladders which work very well to match member players. This online tool allows players, who are not affiliated with a club, to easily find one another for challenge matches played on public courts. According to the United States Tennis Association, more than 70% of recreational tennis in the U.S. is played on public courts. The goal of the online tennis ladder is to link public court players giving them more opportunities to enjoy the social and health benefits of tennis.

Open to men and women 2.5 (advanced beginner) and above, this tennis ladder allows for the scheduling of challenge matches amongst registered players.  Like a mini-tour, players can climb the rankings by beating higher level players.   To learn more or to register, please visit:

• Richmond, VA Public Courts Tennis Ladder (2.5-3.0 level) 

• Richmond, VA Public Courts Tennis Ladder (3.0-3.5 level)

• Richmond, VA Public Courts Tennis Ladder (3.5-4.0 level)

New! The 3.0-3.5 Level Ladder meets every Saturday at J Sargent Reynolds.  Learn more about Saturday Morning Adult Recreational Tennis.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the requirements to join?
2.5 or above skill level (three leagues based on your level).  Over the age of 18.

Is the league co-ed?
Yes

Does the ladder have any time and location restrictions?
Any Richmond public court as agreed by the two players.

What kind of matches should be played?
Best 2 out of 3 (no ad scoring) OR mutually agreed upon match format.

Who is required to supply the balls?
Both players bring a can and the winner keeps the unopened can.

Who is required to enter the results of the match?
The winner of the match records the results.

Is there a challenge frequency?
Yes, Seven days must pass before a player can schedule a rematch with a specific opponent. This can help reduce the annoying tendency of some players to schedule an immediate rematch after they lose a challenge match. For example, if John loses to Steve and the frequency then John can not play Steve again for 7 days.

Is there a challenge range?
The challenge range indicates how many rankings above a player’s current ranking they are allowed to challenge. For the moment, we have not instituted any challenge range rules.  

For more details regarding rules, please visit http://www.tennisrank.com/ladderPlayerDriven.aspx

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