Just starting out, learning the very basics.

• New to tennis with little to no experience.

• Learning to hold the racquet properly, make contact, and understand the rules.

• Struggles to rally or serve consistently.

• Matches (if played) have short points, many unforced errors, and frequent double faults.

• Still developing all strokes and court positioning.

Starting to build fundamentals, but still learning consistency.

• Has some experience and is starting to rally occasionally.

• Beginning to develop basic stroke mechanics (forehand, backhand, serve, volley).

• Struggles with control, consistency, and timing under pressure.

• Still loses most matches but may win some points with improved technique.

• Participates in beginner clinics, intro tournaments, or casual play.

Can rally and play structured points, but needs more consistency and strategy.

• Can rally with moderate consistency, especially on forehands.

• Starting to understand tactics and positioning.

• Serve and return are developing but may still be inconsistent.

• Matches are more competitive, with longer rallies and fewer unforced errors.

• May start to win matches against other intermediates but struggles against advanced players.

Solid and reliable game, beginning to use strategies and pressure opponents.

• Stronger shot mechanics and improved court movement.

• Can execute topspin, slice, volleys, and consistent serves.

• Understands match strategy and adjusts tactics mid-game.

• Competitive in matches and able to win points with placement or consistency.

• Matches include longer rallies, fewer errors, and well-constructed points.

High-level player with refined skills and consistent match play.

• Technically sound strokes and reliable under pressure.

• Matches feature aggressive play, strategy shifts, and minimal unforced errors.

• Uses pace, angles, and variety effectively.

• Competes at high-level amateur tournaments or strong UTR-rated events.

• Can challenge and win against most players at the club or league level.