Equal players: a win is a win
3.500 beats 3.500 · 6–4, 6–4
| Winner | 3.500 → 3.636 | +0.136 |
| Loser | 3.500 → 3.364 | -0.136 |
Between equals, the winner gains and the loser drops by a similar amount.
How PADL-Tennis ratings work
PADL Performance Index for Tennis
PPI for Tennis is a 0.000–10.000 tennis rating built only from verified tennis matches. Its own formula, its own records—never mixed with pickleball or padel.
Why it's different
Fixes what other tennis ratings get wrong.
Other systems
A winner can lose rating points for not winning by enough games. Self-rated levels let players sit at a level to win easy events.
PPI for Tennis
Winning never lowers your rating. Score margin is ignored, clutch moments count, and inactivity lowers reliability so nobody can sit on a rating.
From your first match onward
How your number is built
- 01
Scan. Play. Submit.
Scan your opponent, play your singles match, save every set and submit.
- 02
Opponent confirms
Your rating only changes after the other side confirms the score.
- 03
Your record grows
Every confirmed match resets reliability to 100% and adds to your verified record.
Real match examples
Same level? Win the match. Playing up? It counts.
These numbers come straight from the live PPI for Tennis formula.
Playing up pays off
3.000 beats 4.000 · 7–6 (7–5), 6–4
| Underdog winner | 3.000 → 3.223 | +0.223 |
| Favorite | 4.000 → 3.805 | -0.195 |
Beating a stronger player earns far more than beating an equal. The favorite pays for the upset.
No padding against weaker players
5.000 beats 3.800 · 6–0, 6–0
| Winner | 5.000 → 5.005 | +0.005 |
| Loser | 3.800 → 3.723 | -0.077 |
A gap over 1.0 means the win earns almost nothing — and the 6–0 6–0 score adds nothing extra.
Clutch tennis counts
4.000 beats 4.000 · 4–6, 7–6 (7–4), 6–4 with 3 break points
| Winner | 4.000 → 4.184 | +0.184 |
| Loser | 4.000 → 3.850 | -0.150 |
A tie-break, a deciding set and converted break points add weight, capped at 1.35×.
Fair competition
Win fairly. Face real competition.
Try a result
PPI for Tennis calculator
| Side A | 3.500 → 3.636 | +0.136 |
| Side B | 3.500 → 3.364 | -0.136 |
Uses the live tennis formula. Score margin is not used; only the winner, tie-breaks, a deciding set and clutch points matter.
Clear answers
Reliability, activity & membership
Find your level
The PPI for Tennis skill ladder
A general guide to what each range looks like on court. A level name never grants a membership or an invitation.
0.000 – 1.999
Starter
Learning the strokes, the serve and how to keep score.
2.000 – 2.999
Developing
Rallies, serves in play and regular social matches.
3.000 – 3.999
Intermediate
Consistent rallies, placement and complete matches.
4.000 – 4.999
Advanced
Pace, spin and tactics under pressure; regular competitive play.
5.000 – 6.499
Competitive
Strong tournament-level results against similar players.
6.500 – 10.000
Elite
Top-level competitive and professional-track players.