Singles Ladder

Playing on the tennis ladder is a great way to meet new friends and hitting partners and a way to improve your singles game.

Singles Ladder Guidelines

1. Players need to agree on a venue and time for matches. Any court fees split between players.
2. Each player should bring an unopened can of balls. One for use for the match. The winner takes the unused can.
3. Match format: Pro-Set, first to 8, winning by two games. Play a regular tiebreak at 7-7.
   If players want to play an extended format (i.e. best 2/3 sets) that is fine if agreed to in advance.
4. Scoring: A win = 3 points. A loss = 1 point.
   Play more, get more points!
5. Only matches between players of the same division will count for towards ladder points.
6. Only the first match between a pair of opponents each round will count towards the ladder points (meaning, you can’t challenge the same person again and again). Except in the A Division due to size where you can play each opponent up to three (3) times.
7. The winner is responsible for reporting the scores.

Tennis Ladder Etiquette

• Exercise common courtesy by returning phone calls and emails promptly
• If you become injured or ill, inform your opponent immediately
• More general tennis etiquette

Have questions?

If you would like to help coordinate the ladder please contact the VTA volunteer Play Director: playdirector@vtatennis.ca