In this article, you will find a collection of frequently asked questions along with information regarding the new ranking table for Adult Round Robin events.
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2025 Adult Round Robin Updates
Adult Round Robin FAQs
Why are the ranking tables changing for Round Robin?
Which Tournaments does this impact?
How do the Playoff points work?
Do I earn points if I do not win a match?
2025 Adult Round Robin Updates
Adult NTRP, Age Division, Open & Family Tournaments
As part of the December 2025 release, the Adult Competition Team will be implementing a new ranking table for round robin events, applicable to formats with or without a playoff.
This update ensures that all players who win at least one match in round robin play will accumulate ranking points. As a result, players may notice some movement in the rankings once the update goes live on December 17, 2025.
On December 17, 2025, the system will resync all adult tournaments held since January 1, 2025, to align point values with the 2025 ranking table.
Important Items to Consider:
- The change applies a new round robin ranking table to round robin and round robin w/ playoff formats to ensure consistency and fairness across all events.
- Players who win at least one match in round robin play will now earn ranking points.
- Rankings may shift notably due to the recalculation of past tournaments.
Preliminary Round Robin with SE Playoff of 4:
Playoff 1: Ranking points per win in preliminary Round Robin will be awarded (max of 3 wins). Additional Ranking points will be awarded based on 1st (Champion), 2nd (Finalist), 3rd, and 4th place finish in Playoff 1 (this includes if a Playoff for 3/4 is held).
Playoff 2: Ranking points per win in preliminary Round Robin will be awarded (max of 3 wins). No additional Ranking Points will be awarded from Playoff 2 matches; participation points will be awarded.
Playoff 3: Ranking points per win in preliminary Round Robin will be awarded (max of 3 wins). No additional Ranking Points will be awarded from Playoff 3 matches. No Ranking Points will be awarded; participation points will be awarded.
Playoff 4: Ranking points per win in preliminary Round Robin will be awarded (max of 3 wins). No additional Ranking Points will be awarded from Playoff 4 matches. No Ranking Points will be awarded; participation points will be awarded.
Players who do not win a match in the Preliminary Round Robin will only earn participation points and will not earn additional ranking points per the Adult & Family Tournament Regulations which require at least one win to earn ranking points.
Preliminary Round Robin with SE Playoff of 8:
Playoff 1: Ranking points per win in preliminary Round Robin will be awarded (max of 3 wins). Additional Ranking points will be awarded based on 1st (Champion), 2nd (Finalist), 3rd, and 4th place finish in Playoff 1 (this includes if a Playoff for 3/4 is held).
Playoff 2: Ranking points per win in preliminary Round Robin will be awarded (max of 3 wins). Additional Ranking points will be awarded based on 5th (Winner of Playoff 2), 6th (Finalist in Playoff 2), 7th, and 8th place finish (7th and 8th will be the semifinalist losers and will both earn points equivalent to 8th place).
Playoff 3: Ranking points per win in preliminary Round Robin will be awarded (max of 3 wins). No additional Ranking Points will be awarded from Playoff 3 matches.
Playoff 4: Ranking points per win in preliminary Round Robin will be awarded (max of 3 wins). No additional Ranking Points will be awarded from Playoff 3 matches.
Players who do not win a match in the Preliminary Round Robin will only earn participation points and will not earn additional ranking points per the Adult & Family Tournament Regulations which require at least one win to earn ranking points.
Adult Round Robin FAQs
Why are the ranking tables changing for Round Robin?
The ranking tables for multiple round robin formats and single round robin formats are being updated to address an inconsistency with the 2025 rankings table. This update will ensure players are being awarded ranking points accurately.
When do these go into effect?
These updates will go into effect with the December 17th 2025 NSL publication and backdated to January 1st, 2025.
Which Tournaments does this impact?
This update applies to all 2025 USTA Adult National Age Division, Open & Family, and NTRP Tournaments that use a single round robin and round robin into playoff format.
Do I earn points if I do not win a match?
Ranking points are not earned; however, participation points are earned.