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Mixed Doubles

USTA Mixed Doubles League - Capital Area 2023

2023 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 2023 Mixed Doubles season may begin as early as May 22.
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. Fees are $25 per player paid on TennisLink. City teams will pay court fees of $30 per home match.
4. The maximum number of players on each team is 15.

Important Dates  

March 27 - Registration will begin on TennisLink

April 21 - Deadline to submit Team Information Form to the LLC

April 22 - Team registration deadline

April 24 - Six players must be registered on TennisLink

May 22 - Play may begin

Sept 7-10 - Mixed State Tournament - Asheville

**Captains must fill out and submit a Team Information Form prior to registering on TennisLink.

**If you are a player needing a teamclick here to access the form.

 

Format

The format of play is three individual mixed doubles matches per team. Play is best two out of three 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 or she will turn the minimum age during the calendar year.

  • 18 & over

  • 40 & over

  • 55 & over

  • 65 & over

League Fees

All players participating in USTA Leagues are required to join the USTA.  Click here for more information about USTA League and about NTRP ratings. A league fee of $25 also applies, which includes a $3.15 TennisLink fee. City teams will have court fees of $30 per home match. 

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. This will ensure that your club can guarantee home courts for your matches.

Match Times***

18 & Over

5.0 - Sunday at 7 p.m.

6.0 - Sunday at 9:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. ***

7.0 - Sunday at 9:30 a.m. or 5 p.m. ***

8.0 - Monday at 6:30 or 8 p.m.
9.0 - Sunday at 7 p.m.

10.0 - Sunday at 3 p.m.

40 & Over

5.0 - Saturday at 11 or 1 p.m.  

6.0 - Thursday at 6:30 or 8 p.m.

7.0  - Friday at 6:30 or 8 p.m.  

 8.0 - Sunday at 9:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. ***

9.0 - Thursday at 6:30 or 8 p.m.

 

​55 & Over  

5.0, 6.0, and 8.0 - Wednesday at 6:30 or 8 p.m.

7.0 and 9.0 - Tuesday at 6:30 or 8 p.m.

​65 & Over  

 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0 - Thursday at 6:30 or 8 p.m.

WHEN TIMES ARE ASTERISKED, YOU DECIDE IN WHICH TIME SLOT YOUR TEAM WILL PLAY.
NOTE: Some facilities require 7 p.m. weekday evening match start times.

Morning weekend matches offered subject to court availability; some matches may play at 11 AM if needed.

 

Age

Levels of Play

18 & over

2.5 / 6.0 / 7.0 / 8.0 / 9.0 / 10.0

40 & over

6.0 / 7.0 / 8.0 / 9.0

6.0 / 7.0 / 8.0 / 9.0

55 & over

65 & over

6.0 / 7.0 / 8.0

Adult & Mixed Combined Level

Minimum Rating a Player May Have 

5.0

2.5 

2.5

7.0

3.0

8.0

3.5

9.0

4.0

10.0

4.5

Questions? Email us at AdultLeagues@raleightennis.com.

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