AITA Ranking Points Explained: Singles, Doubles, and What Coaches Get Wrong

The Four Columns

An AITA junior ranking is built from four separate point totals: Singles, Doubles, Quarterfinal Doubles, and Asian Circuit points. The total is the sum of all four.

Most players — and many coaches — only think about Singles points. That is a mistake.

Singles Points

Singles points come from results in AITA-sanctioned singles draws. Points are awarded based on the round reached and the grade of the tournament. Higher grade events offer more points, which is why the same quarterfinal result at a Grade A event might be worth four times what it is at a local Grade C event.

Doubles Points

Doubles points are often underestimated. A player who competes regularly in doubles can accumulate meaningful points without a corresponding improvement in Singles results. For players ranked 100–500, consistent doubles results can move them 30–50 places up the overall list.

Quarterfinal Doubles

This is a specific sub-category tracking results in the quarterfinal rounds of doubles events. It rewards consistency in doubles competition and is often where rankings diverge in unexpected ways.

Asian Circuit Points

For players who compete in international ITF Junior events or events with Asian circuit designation, additional points can be earned. These points are significant for top-ranked players but rarely affect anyone outside the top 100.

What Coaches Get Wrong

The most common error is optimising a junior's schedule purely around Singles events while ignoring Doubles. This leaves ranking points on the table and — more importantly — leaves net skills underdeveloped.

The second error is chasing high-grade events too early. A player who enters Grade A events before they are competitive enough to reach the later rounds earns fewer points than one who dominates Grade C and B events at their level.

The Right Approach

Think of ranking building in phases. In the U12 and U14 categories, focus on dominating local and regional events in both Singles and Doubles. As the player matures into U16 and U18, gradually introduce higher-grade events and target specific tournaments where the draw is likely to suit their game.

A structured season plan — built around these points — is worth more than any single tournament result.