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NTRP Age Divisions and USTA Tournament Participation

On By Teresa Merklin

Starting in 2021, the USTA is dividing NTRP tournament participation into three age tiers: 18 and over, 40 and over, and 55 and over. If you are a regular reader of this site, this will not be news to you. I have been dwelling on the 2021 Adult Tournament changes for an extended period of time. The good news is that I think I am approaching a natural temporary conclusion of this coverage until new information emerges.