

Mixed Doubles
2022 USTA League Mixed Doubles is a team competition for men and women with NTRP levels of 2.5 to 5.5. Winning local teams advance to the NC State Championship. Winners of the NC State Championship advance to the Sectional Championships. Teams are formed using combined NTRP levels of 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 and 10.0.
1. The 2022 Mixed Doubles season will begin as early as May 31st.
2. The format of play is three individual mixed doubles matches per team. Each
individual team can be no greater than one rating point apart. For example, a 4.0
and a 5.0 or two 4.5s may play as a team on the 9.0 level. A 3.5 and a 5.5 would not
be a legal team.
3. Play is best 2 out of 3 sets with a Match Tiebreak played instead of the third set. The
Coman tiebreak method should be used.
4. Fees are $22 per player paid on Tennislink. City teams will pay court fees of $30 per
home match.
5. The maximum number of players on each team is 15.
Important Dates
April 10th - Registration will begin on Tennislink
May 1st - Captains must have their teams registered on Tennislink.
May 4th - Six players must be registered on Tennislink.
May 23rd - Play may begin
Sept 8-11th - Mixed State Tournament - all levels - Asheville
Facilities MUST provide enough courts for equal home and away matches for their team.
Captains must fill out and submit a Team Information Form prior to registering on TennisLink - click here to access the form*
If you are a player needing a team or a captain who needs a player, click here.
Format
The format of play is three individual mixed doubles matches per team. Play is best 2 out of 3 sets with a Match Tiebreak played instead of the third set. The Coman tiebreak method should be used.
Age Groups Offered
All players must be at least 18 to play in an adult league. A player may play in multiple age groups as long as he/she will turn the minimum age during the calendar year.
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18 & over
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40 & over
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55 & over
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65 & over
League Fees
All players participating in USTA Leagues are required to join the USTA. A league fee of $22 also applies which includes a $3 Tennislink fee. City teams will have court fees of $30 per match. Click here (link to “About USTA Leagues” page) for more information about USTA Leagues and NTRP Ratings.
If you are registering as a club team, it is your responsibility to notify your club pro that you plan to have a team prior to registering on TennisLink. Facilities must provide enough courts for equal home and away matches for their teams.
Match Times*
18 & Over
6.0 - Sunday at 9:30 or 3p.m.
7.0 - Sunday at 9:30 or 5 p.m.
8.0 - Monday at 6:30 p.m. and 8:00pm
5.0 to 9.0 Sunday at 7pm
10.0 - Sunday at 3pm
40 & over
5.0 & 7.0 - Saturday at 11 and/or 1 p.m.
6.0 & 9.0 - Thursday at 6:30 or 8 p.m.
8.0 - Sunday at 9:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.
55 & over
5.0, 6.0 & 8.0 - Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
7.0 & 9.0 - Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
65 & over
6.0, 7.0, and 8.0 - Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
WHEN TIMES ARE LISTED AS "OR", YOU CAN CHOOSE.
NOTE: Some facilities require 7pm weekday evening match start times.
Morning weekend matches offered subject to court availability.