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Tennis level test
Ten questions about your strokes, movement, doubles play and match play. You get your level on the PFM D–C–B–A scale and an approximate NTRP equivalent, with the next steps a coach would give you.
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Tennis levels: the PFM D–C–B–A scale
The PFM app uses four tennis levels. D and C describe how you play; B and A describe a competitive record. The NTRP column is an approximate guide, not an official conversion. Strong open-tournament players without a seniors, junior or Davis Cup record stay C in the app.
- D Cadet≈ NTRP 1.5–2.5
- Players who are new to tennis or still building steady rallies (about NTRP 2.5 and below).
- C Club≈ NTRP 3.0–5.0
- Players who play tennis regularly at club level: steady rallies, a reliable serve and real matches.
- B Star≈ NTRP set by record
- Players who have been in a national seniors team, reached at least the semi-final of a national seniors championship, or been in the top 100 of the ITF Masters (seniors) or ITF junior world ranking.
- A Expro≈ NTRP set by record
- Players who have played for their national team at Davis Cup level (Billie Jean King Cup for women).
NTRP levels in short
The USTA's NTRP runs from 1.5 to 7.0. Summary in our own words of the published general characteristics:
- 1.5
- Limited experience; still working on getting the ball into play.
- 2.0
- Obvious stroke weaknesses; knows the basic singles and doubles positions.
- 2.5
- Can rally slowly with players of the same level; court coverage is weak.
- 3.0
- Fairly consistent at medium pace; lacks control when going for direction, depth or power.
- 3.5
- Dependable direction at moderate pace, but little depth and variety; more net play, developing doubles teamwork.
- 4.0
- Dependable strokes on both sides with direction; uses lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success.
- 4.5
- Uses power and spin, handles pace and varies the game plan; aggressive net play in doubles.
- 5.0
- Good anticipation and an outstanding shot or attribute; plays percentage tennis and makes fewer unforced errors than a 4.5.
- 5.5
- Dependable shots and serves under pressure; varies strategy in competition.
- 6.0–7.0
- Nationally ranked, satellite and professional players; their rankings speak for them.
Source: USTA, NTRP general and specific characteristics (USTA/USPTA/IHRSA) and the USTA Friend at Court 2026 glossary.
Your level, your next match
In the PFM app you set your tennis level on your profile, find players at your level, join open matches, book courts at PFM clubs and keep your match results.
Questions about tennis levels
What do the tennis levels D, C, B and A mean?
They are the four tennis levels of the PFM app. D Cadet covers new players and players still building steady rallies, C Club covers players who play regularly at club level, B Star covers players who have played in the national seniors team, reached at least the semi-finals of the national seniors championship or ranked in the ITF seniors or juniors world top 100, and A Expro covers former Davis Cup level players.
Is this an official NTRP rating?
No. NTRP is the USTA's National Tennis Rating Program, which runs from 1.5 to 7.0. Official ratings come from match results in USTA play. This test gives an approximate equivalent based on the published NTRP playing characteristics.
Why does the test stop at NTRP 5.0?
From 5.5 upwards, levels are about results under pressure, and the USTA says players at 6.0 to 7.0 generally do not need a rating because their rankings speak for them. A questionnaire cannot measure that honestly.
Can the test calculate my LK, FFT classement or World Tennis Number?
No. The German LK, the French classement, the Italian classifica and the ITF World Tennis Number are calculated by the federations from match results, and their formulas change over time. Check your federation's player portal for those.
Does how often I play change my level?
Not in this test. Only skills count. Playing more usually makes you better, and that shows in your answers, but frequency on its own is not a skill.
I'm between two levels. Which one should I choose?
The USTA advises self-raters who are unsure to choose the higher level. For the PFM D/C line: if you already play regular club matches or a club league, choose C Club.