What scoring formats are used in LTA competitions?
Rule- Great Britain
- LTA
- LTA Competition Regulations
- Junior tennis
- Adult tennis
- All ages
- World Tennis Number
- 2026
- Players
The format depends on age group and grade (Appendix Seven, LTA Competition Regulations 2026). The competition fact sheet must state it before entries open.
Recommended formats:
| Age group | Grades 1-3 | Grades 4-5 |
|---|---|---|
| 11U | Best of two tie-break sets, match tie-break at one set all | Best of two FAST4 sets, match tie-break at one set all |
| 12U | Grade 1: best of three tie-break sets, or best of two with a match tie-break. Grades 2-3: best of two sets with a match tie-break | Best of two FAST4 sets, match tie-break at one set all |
| 14U, 16U, 18U | Grade 1: best of three tie-break sets, or best of two with a match tie-break. Grades 2-3: best of two sets with a match tie-break | Best of two FAST4 sets, match tie-break at one set all |
| Open | Grades 1-2: best of three tie-break sets. Grade 3: best of two sets with a match tie-break | Best of two FAST4 sets, match tie-break at one set all |
Grade 6 and 7 events must use one of the approved formats for the age group.
Definitions:
- Tie-break set: first to 6 games, tie-break at 6-6.
- Match tie-break: replaces the final set; first to 10 points, 2 clear. There's a 2-minute break before it, and the balls aren't changed.
- FAST4 set: first to 4 games, tie-break (first to 7, 2 clear) at 3-3. FAST4 matches use scoring.
Added 21 Oct 2026