Challenger Series League

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In the Challenger Series League, players are partnered with a different player each week and compete against different opponents weekly. Matches consist of two sets played with no-ad scoring. If the 1.5-hour match time expires before two sets are completed, the team with the greatest total number of games won is declared the winner. If teams split sets, a match tiebreaker is played. Scores are recorded in the Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) system, the standard for determining tennis skill levels.

Click here for more info on UTR.

Division standings are based on the highest average number of points won during a session: 3 points per match played, 2 points per set won, 2 points per match won, and -2 points per default loss. The player with the highest point average will have the option to be promoted to a higher division, while the player at the bottom of the standings will be moved down a level.

Example 1: 6-4, 6-4 – Winner: 9 points; Loser: 3 points
Example 2: 3-6, 6-4, 1-0 – Winner: 7 points; Loser: 5 points
Example 3: Default (no sub played) – Loser: -2 points

The advantages are substantial: 

1. No traveling! 
2. Your match times will be known well in advance (they can vary greatly when playing against other clubs).
3. Practices are optional. 
4. No more coordinating with other clubs about times, places, weather, etc.
5. The levels will be consistent since they are regulated by our organization. 

About the only disadvantage is if you wanted to play with the same player all the time. In this instance that will not happen; however, the beauty of playing with someone different each week is the potential to meet other players and to possibly find others with whom you may have great chemistry. 

Whoever has the highest point average will have the option of getting bumped up to a higher division.  

Please contact  Olga at  olga@marcuslewisenterprises.com 

Players are placed in divisions based on their NTRP ratings. We offer a free evaluation to help determine your level if you are not sure what your NTRP rating is. Learn more about the NTRP Ratings System here.