Far too often, there are junior tennis players (players 18 and under) who want to know what level they have to be at to compete in college, and some of them are even already at the level where they can fit on a college team. However, they’ve never had exposure to tournaments of any sort and don’t know where to start - but here’s a comprehensive guide on the tournaments to play. There are three major organizations/federations to know about if you’re aspiring to play college tennis. These are the USTA, the ITF, and the ITA. All three operate with their own distinct geographies and have different rules that govern the way competitions and rankings are created for athletes. Part I of this series will cover the USTA.
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