To obtain a category in tennis, it is necessary to fulfill a number of standards, according to the Unified Russian Sports Classification. However, starting with the title of candidate for master of sports, it is enough to occupy certain lines in the ranking of the Russian Tennis Federation, as well as in the WTA or ATP ratings, participating in international competitions.
Instructions
Step 1
You can get the third youth category as early as 11 years old. To do this, you should win 2 victories over athletes without qualifications or 1 over a tennis player of the second youth category during the year. You will need to take part in at least 10 singles meetings.
Step 2
The second junior category can be awarded to you at the age of 12, but on condition that you have won the match 2 times with the tennis players of the second category or 1 - over the tennis player of the first category, having taken part in 12 matches during the year.
Step 3
You can get the first junior category already at the age of 13, having defeated 2 tennis players of the first category, or once you win a match with a tennis player of the third adult category, having performed in at least 12 matches.
Step 4
Senior tennis grades are assigned in the same way, with the difference that for the second and third grades you will need your participation in 15 matches, and for the first - in 20 matches. In addition, to obtain the first adult category, you can defeat 2 athletes of the first category or over a candidate for master of sports.
Step 5
If you want to receive the title of candidate master of sports, you must take 5-10 places in singles at the Russian Championship or international competitions, and 2-4 in doubles.
Step 6
To obtain the title of master of sports in tennis, you will need to take 1-4 places in singles or 1st in doubles at the Russian Championship or international tournaments. However, there is one more opportunity to obtain this title - to become one of the top 10 tennis players according to the rating of the Russian Tennis Federation at the end of the year.
Step 7
For the title of "Master of Sports of International Class" it is necessary to reach the ¼ final of the Olympic Games, open championships of the USA, Australia, France, Great Britain. 1-2 places in the zonal matches of the Federation Cup (women) or Davis Cup (men), subject to 2 wins, can also help you get this high title.
