Appeal League NTRP Rating
Players may request an appeal of their National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) year-end rating or self-rating through TennisLink.
Please review the following information before submitting an appeal.
Before Submitting an NTRP Appeal
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Appeal Option Unavailable: If you do not see the Appeal Rating Level option in TennisLink, you may need to complete the NTRP League Self-Rate process.
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Self-Rate Appeals: Self-rate appeals are reviewed by the appropriate USTA Section League Coordinator. Please allow approximately three weeks for a decision. You will receive an email once a decision has been made.
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Browser Requirements: Before submitting an appeal, ensure you are using a supported browser and that pop-ups are enabled for TennisLink. We recommend using an updated version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari.
Automatic Appeals of Year-End Computer Ratings
Players with eligible year-end computer-generated ratings may request an automatic appeal through TennisLink.
Please review the following information before submitting your request:
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Immediate Decision: Automatic appeals are evaluated using USTA National criteria and guidelines. Once submitted, TennisLink will immediately notify you whether your appeal has been approved or denied.
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Approved Appeals: Approved automatic appeals cannot be reversed. Please make sure you want to change your rating before submitting your request.
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Denied Appeals: If your automatic appeal is denied, there is no additional standard automatic appeal available. If you have questions about the decision, please contact your USTA Section League Coordinator.
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Medical Appeals: Players requesting a lower rating due to a permanently disabling injury that occurred after completing league play may qualify for a medical appeal. Medical appeals cannot be used to request a higher rating.
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Rating Validity: If your appeal is approved, your new rating will remain active until you receive a new year-end rating or your rating expires.
If you do not participate in qualifying league play following your appeal, the rating will expire according to the following guidelines:
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Players age 59 and younger: 3 years
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Players age 60 and older: 2 years
Participating in qualifying league play may result in a new year-end rating when ratings are published.
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Note: For questions about your NTRP rating, appeal eligibility, a denied appeal, or appeal status, please contact your USTA Section League Coordinator. Your Section is the appropriate point of contact for rating-related questions.
How to Appeal Your NTRP Rating Through TennisLink
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Login to TennisLink League Homepage
- In top right corner under NTRP Level, click Appeal Rating Level link
- Select to either Appeal Rating Up or Down
- Click Submit button
- Start by verifying Player Information
- Enter General Information
- Answer questions carefully in each section
- On Agreements and Signature area, check box to state information presented is correct
- In Submitted by box, make selection from dropdown
- Input Name
- Click Complete
- On Appeal Submitted screen, click Close Window
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was my automatic NTRP appeal denied?
Automatic appeals may be denied when a player's underlying rating does not meet the required eligibility threshold, the player has a restricted National Benchmark designation, or another USTA eligibility requirement is not satisfied.
Can I appeal if I am 65 or older?
Players age 65 and older may qualify for an age-based appeal down if their underlying rating falls within 0.05 of the lower level's upper boundary and they meet all other eligibility requirements.
National Benchmark restrictions still apply.
Can I see my underlying NTRP rating to determine if I qualify?
No. USTA does not publish individual dynamic ratings or the underlying hundredths used in the appeal calculation. Players must submit an eligible automatic appeal request through TennisLink to receive a decision.
Why was my teammate's appeal approved but mine was denied?
Players at the same published NTRP level may have different underlying ratings. Automatic appeal decisions are based on each player's individual rating and eligibility criteria.
Can I appeal a Mixed Exclusive (M) rating with a G benchmark designation?
Players with a Mixed Exclusive (M) rating and a G benchmark designation are not eligible for automatic NTRP appeals under the updated 2027 rules.
A G benchmark designation may indicate a rating that has been manually adjusted or changed through a medical appeal. These ratings are restricted from further automatic appeals.
Players with questions regarding their rating designation or eligibility should contact their USTA Section League Coordinator.
Can I reverse an approved automatic appeal?
No. Approved automatic NTRP appeals cannot be reversed. Please confirm that you want your rating changed before submitting your request.
What if the Appeal Rating Level option is missing or automatic appeals are unavailable?
The automatic appeal feature may be temporarily disabled, or your account may not have an eligible appeal option. If automatic appeals are disabled, TennisLink may display a message explaining that the feature is unavailable.
If you do not have a valid rating or need to complete a self-rating, you may be directed to the NTRP Self-Rate process.
For questions about eligibility or availability, please contact your USTA Section League Coordinator.
Can I request another appeal if my automatic appeal is denied?
There is no additional standard automatic appeal after a denial. However, players requesting a lower rating due to a qualifying permanently disabling injury or illness may be eligible for a medical appeal reviewed under separate USTA guidelines.
Medical appeals cannot be used to move to a higher rating.
How long will my appealed rating remain valid?
An approved appealed rating generally remains active until a new year-end rating is generated or the rating expires under USTA validity rules.
Additional Assistance
For questions regarding NTRP eligibility, denied appeals, age appeals, or appeal status, contact your USTA Section League Coordinator.
For technical issues signing in to TennisLink or accessing the website, contact USTA Customer Care.
For more information, visit the USTA NTRP Ratings FAQs.
