The World Tennis Number Is Coming To Interclub

Kia ora Interclub Players,

We’re excited to announce that starting September 2025, Tennis New Zealand will officially adopt the ITF World Tennis Number (WTN) as the new national ratings system for all Interclub competitions nationwide.  

The MatchHub S&D rating system has served us well over many years, but the time is right to change to a more modern, secure, global platform - just as hundreds of tennis nations around the world are doing. 

The WTN is a modern, inclusive, and global rating system developed by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). It provides a unified rating for all players regardless of age, gender, or playing level, from beginners to elite athletes.

Why the WTN?

Following a national competition review, modernising our grading system and aligning with this international system was identified as a key priority. The WTN offers:

• Global comparability - see how you stack up against players worldwide
• One rating across all formats - Interclub, tournaments, and social play
• Accurate player matching for fairer, more competitive matches
• Weekly updates based on match results

How to Get Started

A WTN will have been generated for Interclub players, as long as:

• You have a date of birth associated with your current MatchHub rating.
• You have played an Interclub match or tournament within the last three years.

To check your WTN:

Head to our new MatchPoint rankings page and type in your name.
If you appear, you’ll be able to view your singles and doubles WTN.

You can then create a WTN account to unlock extra features on the WTN website.

Need help? Check out our step-by-step guide here 

WTN Quick FAQ

Q: What is the World Tennis Number?

A: A global rating system from 40 (beginner) to 1 (elite), updated weekly using match data from over 80 countries.

Q: Do I need to register?

A: If you’ve played Interclub or tournaments, you likely already have a WTN. Just log in and activate it.

Q: Will my past results count?

A: Yes! Your WTN is calculated using historical match data from Interclub, tournaments, and team events.

Q: Will my MatchHub S or D rating still be available?

A: Yes, we will continue to maintain active MatchHub S and D ratings and the MatchHub website until at least the end of 2025, meaning you'll be able to view your current ratings, match history and other info as you have done previously.

Q: Where can I find more detailed FAQs?

A: Visit our full FAQ section here

For more on the World Tennis Number, and how it is being used around the world, you can head to the ITF World Tennis Number site here. 

Ngā mihi,

Tennis New Zealand