Universal Tennis Rating (UTR Rating) : Help Center

Understanding the Algorithm - Complete Summary

UTR Rating is a modified elo rating system that promotes fair and competitive play across the tennis world. Players are rated based on actual results, not ag...
What is a Universal Tennis Rating (UTR Rating)? Why should I have one?

A Universal Tennis Rating (UTR Rating) is a number that provides a real and accurate measurement of skill level. A player’s UTR Rating is a number between 1....
How is the Universal Tennis Rating (UTR Rating) calculated?

For each match, the algorithm calculates a match rating and a match weight for each player. A player’s Universal Tennis Rating (UTR Rating) is the weighted a...
What's the best way to improve my Universal Tennis Rating (UTR Rating)?

Play Well – Performing well in matches is the easiest way to improve your Universal Tennis Rating (UTR Rating). If the match is out of hand, don’t give ...
What is the impact of playing against opponents rated higher or lower than I am?

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 ...
I had some great results added to my profile but why didn't my rating go up?

Universal Tennis Ratings (UTR Ratings may not always go up with the addition of a few new results due to a combination of factors listed below:Since a player...
Why did my rating change when I haven't played recently?

Great question!Universal Tennis Rating (UTR Rating) currently recalculates daily - there can be a variety of reasons why a change (up or down) would occur. S...
What are the factors when a match does not count towards my Universal Tennis Rating (UTR Rating)?

The algorithm excludes matches based on the following:A player withdraws before the match startsThe match starts but neither player wins at least four games ...
Why does the algorithm exclude matches with a Universal Tennis Rating (UTR Rating) difference of more than 2.00?

Matches with more than 2.00 Universal Tennis Rating (UTR Rating) difference are not included in the algorithm when the higher-rated player wins as expected. ...
What is the projected Universal Tennis Rating (UTR Rating)? How many matches does it take to go from a projected to a reliable UTR Rating?

One match is all it takes to get a “projected" Universal Tennis Rating (UTR Rating. After approximately five matches, your rating becomes reliable.What if I ...