This unique format encourages forming teams and playing doubles with players who have different NTRP ratings. The USTA Southern Combo Doubles League is organized by gender and NTRP level within four age groups – 18 & Over, 40 & Over, 55 & Over, and 65 & Over. Men’s and women’s team matches consist of three lines of competitive doubles play with a combined 5.5 to 10.5 NTRP rating. Each doubles team uses a combined NTRP that does not exceed their team level. Teams may advance from local play to State and Sectional Championships. USTA Membership and NTRP ratings are required.
For more information email USTALeague@CharlotteTennisAssociation.com.
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USTA Southern Combo Doubles League Format
Age Group | NTRP Level | Format | Minimum/Maximum # Players | Advance To |
18 & Over | 2.5 (Straight Level), 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5 | 3 Doubles | 6 / 15 | Sectional Championships |
40 & Over | 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5 | Sectional Championships | ||
40 & Over | 9.5 | State Championships | ||
55 & Over | 6.5, 7.5, 8.5 | Sectional Championships |
Each doubles team uses a combined NTRP that does not exceed their team level. For example, the highest rated player allowed on a 7.5 team is 4.0. A 4.0 player would combine with a 3.5 or lower rated player. Refer to page 2 of the Charlotte Metro Local Regulations for further details.
USTA Southern Combo Doubles League Calendar
Team Registration Begins | All Age Groups | June 16, 2025 | |
Team Registration Ends | All Age Groups | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | |
New Captain’s Meetings | All Age Groups | TBD | |
Season Starts* | All Age Groups | August 3, 2025 | |
Play Concluded By | 5.0, 6.5, 8.5 All Age Groups | October 13, 2025 | |
5.5, 7.5, 9.5 All Age Groups | October 20, 2025 | ||
Last Day to Add Players | All Age Groups | September 15, 2025 | |
Local Championships | All Age Groups | Check USTA League Program Resources page for Championship Schedule | |
State Championships | 2.5, 6.5, 8.5 All Age Groups | October 30-November 2, 2025 (Wilmington) | |
5.5, 7.5, 9.5 All Age Groups | November 6-9, 2025 (Wilmington) |
*Season start date is dependent on the number of teams that register in each flight. Teams will play a minimum of 6 matches, and may play as many as 11 matches.
USTA Membership
All players must be current USTA members, through the season end date, in order to register for a USTA League team.
USTA Membership Profile
All players, and especially captains, should check to be sure that the contact information on their USTA Membership Profile is correct. Phone and email information will be used for communications regarding league play.
During the season, captains will have access to phone and email information in TennisLink for ease of initiating communications with opposing team captains. Captains only have access to contact information for other captains in their flights/divisions; and for privacy reasons, may only use that information for communicating about arrangements pertaining to scheduled matches.
Register for a Team on TennisLink
Registration Fee
The registration fee for players on private facility teams is $25.15.
The registration fee for players on public park teams is $39.44, which includes a public court use fee. The court use fee for players on public park teams is included in the online registration fee.
Refund Policy
Registration refunds are in accordance with USTA North Carolina policies, and should be submitted using an online request form.
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