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Sabalenka Reigns Supreme at Australian Open for Second Straight Year
Daphne, the Australian Open trophy, belongs to Aryna Sabalenka once again. Defeating Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 in 76 minutes on Saturday, Sabalenka (UTR Rating 12.95) claimed her second straight Melbourne...
Read MoreSabalenka Reigns Supreme at Australian Open for Second Straight Year
Read MoreDaphne, the Australian Open trophy, belongs to Aryna Sabalenka once again. Defeating Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 in 76 minutes on Saturday, Sabalenka (UTR Rating 12.95) claimed her second straight Melbourne...
2024 Australlian Open Men's Final: Sinner to Battle Medvedev for Men's Trophy
Sunday will be the first Australian Open final without Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, or Novak Djokovic since 2005. Let that sink in. A nearly 20-year run is over. And that’s...
Read More2024 Australlian Open Men's Final: Sinner to Battle Medvedev for Men's Trophy
Read MoreSunday will be the first Australian Open final without Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, or Novak Djokovic since 2005. Let that sink in. A nearly 20-year run is over. And that’s...
2024 Australian Open Final: Sabalenka to Face Zheng for Women's Title
Aryna Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen will face off in Saturday’s women’s Australian Open final. All of the battles, upsets, highlights, and heartbreak have come down to this showdown and UTR...
Read More2024 Australian Open Final: Sabalenka to Face Zheng for Women's Title
Read MoreAryna Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen will face off in Saturday’s women’s Australian Open final. All of the battles, upsets, highlights, and heartbreak have come down to this showdown and UTR...
2024 Australian Open Men’s Semifinal Preview: Djokovic vs. Sinner; Medvedev vs. Zverev
Guaranteed to keep his No. 1 ranking, now will Novak Djokovic (UTR Rating 16.26) finally feel comfortable and relax in the 2024 Australian Open semifinals on Thursday? Ha! As if...
Read More2024 Australian Open Men’s Semifinal Preview: Djokovic vs. Sinner; Medvedev vs. Zverev
Read MoreGuaranteed to keep his No. 1 ranking, now will Novak Djokovic (UTR Rating 16.26) finally feel comfortable and relax in the 2024 Australian Open semifinals on Thursday? Ha! As if...
2024 Australian Open Semifinal Preview: Gauff vs. Sabalenka, Yastremska vs. Zheng
Will a familiar star win her second Grand Slam, or is a new face going to stun the tennis world to win the Australian Open this weekend? While Novak Djokovic...
Read More2024 Australian Open Semifinal Preview: Gauff vs. Sabalenka, Yastremska vs. Zheng
Read MoreWill a familiar star win her second Grand Slam, or is a new face going to stun the tennis world to win the Australian Open this weekend? While Novak Djokovic...
Five Takeaways from Week 1 at the 2024 Australian Open
The favorites are reigning, and the sleeper picks have wreaked havoc again. Let’s recap Week 1 at the 2024 Australian Open matches with five things that stood out to UTR...
Read MoreFive Takeaways from Week 1 at the 2024 Australian Open
Read MoreThe favorites are reigning, and the sleeper picks have wreaked havoc again. Let’s recap Week 1 at the 2024 Australian Open matches with five things that stood out to UTR...
2024 Australian Open Men’s Preview: Top Picks Include Djokovic, Sinner, Medvedev, Alcaraz
Eleven Australian Open titles for Novak Djokovic? Is that what awaits the tennis world in a mere two weeks? UTR Sports INSIGHTS has some predictions on that and who else...
Read More2024 Australian Open Men’s Preview: Top Picks Include Djokovic, Sinner, Medvedev, Alcaraz
Read MoreEleven Australian Open titles for Novak Djokovic? Is that what awaits the tennis world in a mere two weeks? UTR Sports INSIGHTS has some predictions on that and who else...
2024 Australian Open Preview: Swiatek and Gauff Lead Women's Field
The 2024 Australian Open is set to take center stage starting on Sunday and the draws were revealed earlier this week. UTR Sports INSIGHTS is breaking down the favorites, dark...
Read More2024 Australian Open Preview: Swiatek and Gauff Lead Women's Field
Read MoreThe 2024 Australian Open is set to take center stage starting on Sunday and the draws were revealed earlier this week. UTR Sports INSIGHTS is breaking down the favorites, dark...
Alex de Minaur Gears Up for Australian Open Run
Just two weeks into the 2024 season, it has already been an impressive year for Alex de Minaur (UTR Rating 15.62). Following three consecutive Top-10 victories in the United Cup...
Read MoreAlex de Minaur Gears Up for Australian Open Run
Read MoreJust two weeks into the 2024 season, it has already been an impressive year for Alex de Minaur (UTR Rating 15.62). Following three consecutive Top-10 victories in the United Cup...
UTR Pro Tennis Tour Stars Take Over Melbourne
The Australian Open main draw is days away from starting but qualifying has already proven very interesting. A slew of UTR Pro Tennis Tour (PTT) players have had milestone victories...
Read MoreUTR Pro Tennis Tour Stars Take Over Melbourne
Read MoreThe Australian Open main draw is days away from starting but qualifying has already proven very interesting. A slew of UTR Pro Tennis Tour (PTT) players have had milestone victories...
Match Tough Sweeny Shares How UTR Pro Tennis Tour Helped Career Climb
Before Aussie Dane Sweeny was qualifying for the 2024 Australian Open and eyeing the Top 100, he was stuck. It was June 2020. Governments across the world were restricting movement...
Read MoreMatch Tough Sweeny Shares How UTR Pro Tennis Tour Helped Career Climb
Read MoreBefore Aussie Dane Sweeny was qualifying for the 2024 Australian Open and eyeing the Top 100, he was stuck. It was June 2020. Governments across the world were restricting movement...
Previewing the 2024 NCAA College Tennis Season
The men’s and women’s 2023 NCAA champions are returning in 2024 with the majority of their championship squads, setting both programs up as top favorites heading into the spring season....
Read MorePreviewing the 2024 NCAA College Tennis Season
Read MoreThe men’s and women’s 2023 NCAA champions are returning in 2024 with the majority of their championship squads, setting both programs up as top favorites heading into the spring season....
Top Australians Poised for First Grand Slam of the 2024 Season
The 2024 Australian Open is just around the corner, starting one day earlier for the first time with a Sunday January 14 opening day. With wild cards, the main draw...
Read MoreTop Australians Poised for First Grand Slam of the 2024 Season
Read MoreThe 2024 Australian Open is just around the corner, starting one day earlier for the first time with a Sunday January 14 opening day. With wild cards, the main draw...
Move Up One UTR Rating Level: Four Ways To Do It
Everyone wants to improve, but exactly how much better does a player need to be to move up one UTR level? The answer is probably not as difficult as one...
Read MoreMove Up One UTR Rating Level: Four Ways To Do It
Read MoreEveryone wants to improve, but exactly how much better does a player need to be to move up one UTR level? The answer is probably not as difficult as one...
Frequently Asked Questions About UTR Rating
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the UTR Rating.
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About UTR Rating
Read MoreAnswers to the most frequently asked questions about the UTR Rating.
Australian Tennis Summer Swing Preview: Djokovic, Nadal, Gauff, Osaka Set to Compete
While most are still in the excited-for-the-holidays mood, the tennis world doesn’t that luxury. Instead, pro players are working hard on their pre-season preparations for January, when they’ll travel Down...
Read MoreAustralian Tennis Summer Swing Preview: Djokovic, Nadal, Gauff, Osaka Set to Compete
Read MoreWhile most are still in the excited-for-the-holidays mood, the tennis world doesn’t that luxury. Instead, pro players are working hard on their pre-season preparations for January, when they’ll travel Down...
UTR Sports Pickleball Holiday Gift Guide: Paddles, Gear, Shoes, and More
Did you miss Black Friday and are hoping to find the perfect gift for a pickleball lover in time for the holidays? UTR Sports has compiled the Top 10 pickleball...
Read MoreUTR Sports Pickleball Holiday Gift Guide: Paddles, Gear, Shoes, and More
Read MoreDid you miss Black Friday and are hoping to find the perfect gift for a pickleball lover in time for the holidays? UTR Sports has compiled the Top 10 pickleball...
'You Always Get Another Chance': Why Aspiring Pros Love UTR Pro Tennis Tour Format
Ksenia Laskutova (UTR Rating 10.77) likes the mulligan, the built-in second chances that come with the innovative format all UTR Pro Tennis Tour (PTT) tournaments have. Every week at $25K...
Read More'You Always Get Another Chance': Why Aspiring Pros Love UTR Pro Tennis Tour Format
Read MoreKsenia Laskutova (UTR Rating 10.77) likes the mulligan, the built-in second chances that come with the innovative format all UTR Pro Tennis Tour (PTT) tournaments have. Every week at $25K...
UTR Sports Tennis Holiday Gift Guide: Racquets, Clothes, Shoes, and More
Looking for a tennis gift idea this holiday season? You've come to the right place. UTR Sports is listing the Top 10 best tennis gifts to give your friends and...
Read MoreUTR Sports Tennis Holiday Gift Guide: Racquets, Clothes, Shoes, and More
Read MoreLooking for a tennis gift idea this holiday season? You've come to the right place. UTR Sports is listing the Top 10 best tennis gifts to give your friends and...
Coach Jason Brown Hosts UTR Sports Junior Team Tennis in Texas
What started off as a way to connect with his dad became a full-blown career. Jason Brown started playing tennis at the age of seven to play doubles with his...
Read MoreCoach Jason Brown Hosts UTR Sports Junior Team Tennis in Texas
Read MoreWhat started off as a way to connect with his dad became a full-blown career. Jason Brown started playing tennis at the age of seven to play doubles with his...
UTR Pro Tennis Tour November Recap: UK and Dubai Host Multiple Events
November was a huge month for professional tennis. Novak Djokovic captured the ATP Finals, while his compatriot Hamad Medjedovic won the Next Gen ATP Finals. In women's action, Iga Swiatek...
Read MoreUTR Pro Tennis Tour November Recap: UK and Dubai Host Multiple Events
Read MoreNovember was a huge month for professional tennis. Novak Djokovic captured the ATP Finals, while his compatriot Hamad Medjedovic won the Next Gen ATP Finals. In women's action, Iga Swiatek...
What is UTR Rating and How Does It Work?
While tennis’ international nature has often been celebrated, the sport always lacked a unified rating system until UTR Sports (formerly Universal Tennis) came along with the UTR Rating, powered by...
Read MoreWhat is UTR Rating and How Does It Work?
Read MoreWhile tennis’ international nature has often been celebrated, the sport always lacked a unified rating system until UTR Sports (formerly Universal Tennis) came along with the UTR Rating, powered by...
What is Pickleball?
UTR Sports announced its entrance into pickleball this year, along with software solutions and a new rating (the UTR-P Rating). Pickleball, recognized as the fastest growing sport in America, is...
Read MoreWhat is Pickleball?
Read MoreUTR Sports announced its entrance into pickleball this year, along with software solutions and a new rating (the UTR-P Rating). Pickleball, recognized as the fastest growing sport in America, is...