Please feel free to reach out to us via email at CompetitivePathway@usta.com with any questions regarding the changes in the competitive structure starting in 2019.
The rationale for the new professional structure for the ITF, ATP and WTA is to create an improved professional pathway that can be navigated by players who are able to compete, win and earn a living in professional tennis.
This comprehensive document aims to answer questions related to the upcoming competitive structure changes. Email us at CompetitivePathway@usta.com with any further questions.
View this webinar recording with Player Development General Manager, Martin Blackman and Senior Director of Competitive Pathway department, Megan Rose to learn about the changes coming to the professional tournament structure in 2019.
Review Competitive Pathway overview webinar presentation in PDF form.
Read to find out more information on the World Tennis Tour: why change is necessary, branding, tour structure, ranking point conversion, singles acceptance, doubles acceptance and tournament organization.
Visit the ITF website to learn more about the ITF World Tennis Tour.
Starting the week of December 31, 2018, the ITF will fully repostion $15K tournaments to award ITF world ranking points rather than WTA ranking points.
The USTA has undertaken an integrated and deliberate process to develop a formal system of wild card linkages in order to create developmental and progression opportunities for our best American* players.
Men | Women
Dallas, TX ATP 110
Claremont, CA M15
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