I won my most recent match. What will happen to my UTR Rating? The algorithm focuses on percent of games won. Likewise, if a player wins a lower percent of games than expected, their match rating goes down. Factors other than your most recent match also impact changes in UTR Rating see next question. What factors determine whether my UTR Rating goes up or down? However, this is not the only factor. Your oldest match falling off because it became older than 12 months or was bumped off when a new match was added can also have an impact.
Another factor is time degradation. As prior matches move down the list, they receive less weight, so the weighted average of match ratings and match weights can change. Since the algorithm is a dynamic system that recalibrates every night, there may be small fluctuations in UTR Rating. This is more common for players who recently joined the system.
For example, time degradation will slowly decrease the weights of existing matches. Is there a go-to strategy or formula for how to increase my UTR Rating? Some players increase their UTR Rating by playing well against higher-rated opponents. Others increase their UTR by playing well against lower-rated opponents.
The key to increasing your UTR is playing well and exceeding expectations, not who you play. Do some matches not count towards my UTR Rating? These excluded matches still show up on the player profile but are not used in the rating calculation.
Why does the algorithm exclude matches with a UTR Rating difference of more than 2. As the difference in UTR Rating increases, so does the likelihood the higher-rated player wins the match easily. Our data indicates matches with a UTR Rating difference of more than 2. However, in rare cases, the algorithm may wait to gather more data points before counting an anomalous result toward a player's rating. Do matches with a UTR Rating difference of more than 2. Yes, there is one scenario in which this occurs.
For example, if a 5. However, if a 7. In rare cases, the algorithm may wait to gather more data points before counting an anomalous result toward a player's rating. The algorithm will automatically disregard matches that are not eligible. What if I have played fewer than 30 matches within the last 12 months?
If you have played only 10 matches within the last 12 months, the algorithm will use those If you have played 40 matches within the last 12 months, the algorithm will use the 30 most recent matches. Why does my player profile show more than 30 total matches? Many profiles show a longer match history, but only the most recent matches those with a UTR Rating ball icon next to the score are used in the calculation of your rating. Matches without an icon are either a too old, b a withdrawal, or c outside the 2.
Why does my player profile show more than 30 icons? This occurs when the 30th most recent match was played on the same day as the 31st most recent match. The algorithm does not attempt to determine which one to keep, so it keeps them both. They will fall off together when the next match is added. After approximately five matches, your rating becomes reliable. A projected rating is shown as a P on the player profile. What is a projected rating?
How many matches does it take to go from a projected to a reliable rating? The algorithm needs approximately five results before it can calculate a reliable UTR Rating.
Verified UTR reflects results from only verified events. UTR reflects results from a broader range of event types, including self-posted scores, casual play, verified matches, and practice matches. Read more here. How does the algorithm work for doubles? The singles and doubles algorithms are very similar. Given the UTR Rating difference between those two averages, the algorithm expects a certain percent of games won.
Both teammates see an increase or decrease by the same amount. How are tiebreakers counted by the algorithm? Set tiebreakers count as one game; 3rd set point match tiebreakers count as two games. How quickly does UTR Rating update my recent results?
It is not necessary to write a tennis-oriented essay, although you can if there was a tennis situation that really gives the reader an insight into your personality or values. Make sure you have someone proofread your essay not only for content but for grammar! Also, there is a part of the Common App entitled, "Additional Information," that you can use to give the admissions officer a complete picture of who you are.
There are different categories of admission decisions: Early Decision application deadline is usually Nov. If you are admitted, you must attend that college. You may only apply to one Early Decision college. Early Action deadline is usually Nov. Rolling Admissions means that a number of weeks after you apply you will be notified of the admission decision. Regular Action applications are due in early January with notifications in late March or early April.
It is important to know the application category and deadline for each college you are considering. Write deadlines down! During the off-season , this number is eight hours , and during the season , the number is 20 hours.
Even though each week may vary in the schedule, at least players know how much time may be blocked out of their schedule. Other divisions and sometime conferences have similar sets of rules — some are even more strict. How can I make up classes I miss due to away matches? While classes are usually not able to be made up, teachers and professors are usually more than willing to work with student-athletes.
The key to balancing the relationship between academics and athletics successfully is communicating with teachers ahead of time. If students let their teachers know that they will be missing classes but would like to make arrangements to complete the work, there is not usually an issue.
Where can I get academic help? These counselors are in place to help students learn study skills and successfully navigate their way through their courses. In addition, academic support centers for student-athletes generally hire tutors to assist in studying.
What is the ideal parental involvement in the college tennis recruiting process? One great thing to remember is that the student, not the parents, will be the one actually attending college and playing on the team. In addition, coaches will be impressed with the initiative that the student is showing — something that they are definitely looking for when recruiting student-athletes for their teams.
With all of that in mind, parents should be there to support and guide their children through the process — but not to run the process! Should a player attend a summer tennis camp on a college campus to be recruited?
Summer camps can be a wonderful opportunity for young players. Taking a break from the individual nature of junior tennis, summer camps allow players to interact with others, spend multiple hours a day practicing, and compete in a team atmosphere that mimics that of college tennis.
It is also a great opportunity for you to start to get a feel for colleges — and their campuses. However, attending a summer camp should also be something that you want to attend, as coaches rarely use their summer camps for recruiting.
What should parental involvement be once a junior player transitions to college? Parental support and encouragement is always appreciated by both players and coaches.
Therefore, parents should encourage their children to assume responsibility for both their schedules and their actions. This is actually a great question for a parent to ask a college coach during the recruiting process. Some have very specific parent policies for their teams.
What should we be doing each year to prepare for college? Successful college recruitment and decision making takes hours. A prospective student-athlete must take ownership of the process. Whoops, something went wrong. Profile update.
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