Tennis guides and answers
Straight answers for Jacksonville players: costs, levels, heat, leagues and more.
How much does it cost to play tennis in Jacksonville?
Public courts are cheap: a City of Jacksonville adult annual complex pass runs about $100, daily play about $2.50. Leagues typically cost $30 to $40 a season.
What NTRP level am I? A plain-English guide
NTRP rates players from 1.5 to 7.0. Most recreational league players are 3.0 to 4.0. If you can sustain a rally and serve with some pace, you are likely 3.0 to 3.5.
NTRP vs UTR vs Rally Rating: what is the difference?
NTRP is a USTA self-and-computer rating in half-point levels. UTR is a 1 to 16.5 scale based on match scores worldwide. Rally Rating is our local Elo rating that updates after each match.
The best time to play tennis in Jacksonville in the summer
Before 10 AM or after 6 PM. From June to September the heat index often tops 100°F midday, afternoon thunderstorms are common, and city complexes close from noon to 3 PM.
How do tennis ladders work?
You challenge players ranked slightly above you. Win and you take their spot or jump ahead. You schedule matches yourself within the season, and results are reported online.
How to find a tennis partner in Jacksonville
Use our partner finder: filter by NTRP level, neighborhood and availability, then message players who are open to a hit. Round robins are also a fast way to meet players at your level.
What is a flex tennis league?
A flex league gives you a list of opponents at your level and a season window, usually about eight weeks. You schedule each match yourself at any court and time that works for both players.
Tennis for every age in Jacksonville
Yes. Juniors (under 18) have dedicated junior series, and there are 55+ doubles round robins most weeks.