USTA Wheelchair: Tournament Structure

As the USTA continues to create a new tournament pathway, a new simplified structure creates more level-based play, an easier to understand nomenclature across all Sections and provides more local playing opportunities for junior and adult wheelchair players.

FIND AND REGISTER FOR TOURNAMENTS

This exciting nationwide competitive system, that brings uniformity across all 17 sections, has gone into effect as of January, 2021. This model introduces new levels ranging from Level 5 events all the way to the National Championships at Level 1 with specific draw formats contained within each level. This system creates more play opportunities for wheelchair athletes with larger draw sizes, moves to more play-friendly formats, and allows tournament directors to run events easily.

What does the new wheelchair structure accomplish? Below are some highlights and resources for the new structure that is now in place.

Things You Need to Know

Watch a Video on the New Wheelchair Tournament Structure

Comparing the 2021 Tournament Levels (PDF Download)

2021 USTA Wheelchair Tournaments Ranking System and Eligibility List (PDF Download)

View the Eligibility List (PDF)

Wheelchair Tournament Regulations