1stserve Tennis League
Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the league

The League is $45 for one season.

What do I get by playing

Please click here to see the benefits of playing

How long is the league

There are 4 seasons of play, Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall, each season lasts 2.5 months

How can everyone win

By playing you earn points according to how many games you won and lose, the difference is your points earned, times the total of matches you play will give you your total points. Every 10 point equal $1 that you can use to buy Prince, Wilson and other sponsors.

How many matches do I play

You will have a guaranteed schedule of 7-11 matches

When do I play my matches

You will coordinate with your opponent to find the best time for you respectively, most matches are played evenings and weekends,
some are played during the day depending on the availability of the players

Where do I play my matches

In your town/city/county where there's a court in playable condition, including public courts, private clubs, condominiums, apartment complexes, private court.

How do I know who to play

Once the season begins login and you will be greeted with a welcome and your own unique schedule
exp. "welcome back John, here's your schedule"

How do I contact my opponents

The opponents contact info, including phone and e-mail will be displayed under their names. We also have an automatic match scheduler
to contact your opponents online

Is it possible when looking up players online to also get their contact information

To protect players' privacy, their contact information can only be viewed if they are on your schedule, to contact players outside of your schedule, you may leave a message on the bulletin board requesting to play (practice matches) if they choose to reply, you will then have their contact info

How do I report my scores

You will click on the name of the player that you played, enter the results and the standings will be updated in real time automatically
Please see league rules for more detailed info on match reporting

How many people in my division

To make it easier for players to reach the playoffs, the maximum number of players in one division will be 16, with half (8) qualifying for the playoffs
The minimum number of players per division will be 4

How do you determine my level

The online signup process will ask a series of questions to determine your level. In some instances, there will be free clinics and practice matches to determine your division
On-court play under pressure situations will accurately determine your level. This will be determined after your first season.

Is it like a ladder

No! The format of the singles league is very much like a league, similar to the NFL, there divisions, and each division is its own league, own playoffs, own champion. You don't challenge your opponents, you follow a set randomly predetermined schedule of matches.

Is it singles and doubles

You may signup for both singles and doubles, please click here to get more details on the doubles league

When is the next season

Winter season 2nd week of January - Spring season 2nd week of April - Summer 2nd week of July - Fall season 2nd week of October

Is my city active

There are 2 ways to find out, when signing up, click on the drown list of available cities, if yours is listed then it is active, also click on registered cities so far, look for your city. If you find it, you're active. If you don't see your city drop us an e-mail and we will investigate the status of your city

What's Tennisonic

Tennisonic is the second site that we offer, it's main feature is "date a tennis player" if you are single and looking to date a tennis player, Tennisonic is just what the doctor ordered.

What's the difference between 1stserve & Tennisonic

1stserve happens on the court, league play, Tennisonic happens off court, online dating, meetups, etc. Activities by tennis players away from the court.

Who is the 1stserve tennis league for

It's for tennis players who are looking to compete, have fun, improve and enjoy their tennis game without further requirements other then owning a tennis racket and the desire to play. All levels, men and women

Who is Tennisonic for

Are you single, are you looking to meet and date other tennis players, then Tennisonic is for you. Click here for more details