Until now, understanding your true level in Beach Tennis could be a bit of a headache, with disparate national rankings and ITF points reserved for the elite. This spring 2026, the ITF (International Tennis Federation) is ending the confusion by officially integrating the World Tennis Number (WTN) at the heart of its sand circuit.

The algorithm that analyzes your real ability

The WTN is not a simple ranking based on accumulated points, but a real-time performance evaluation. The scale ranges from 40 (for beginner players) to 1 (for the world elite like Mattia Spoto or Rafaella Miiller). Unlike classic systems, the algorithm analyzes your results against other players who already have a WTN. If you beat a duo ranked higher than you, your rating goes down (moves closer to 1) more quickly. The great strength of the system is adjusting your evaluation according to the strength of your partner and your opponents.

A revolution for access to international tournaments

Starting this April, the WTN becomes a criterion for acceptance and seeding on the Beach Tennis World Tour. This is a major breakthrough for players who do not yet have "Pro" world points. The WTN now allows players to be ordered fairly to enter the qualifying draws of BT10 or BT50 tournaments. This will hopefully guarantee better equity in the draws.

A common language for the global community

Beyond pure competition, this tool offers a common language to millions of practitioners. Whether you are on the beaches of Aruba or the indoor courts of Tokyo, simply check the WTN profile of a potential partner to know if their level is compatible with yours. Players can now organize balanced matches based on data that is more reliable than self-assessment.

Full integration into the 2026 season

The adoption of the WTN coincides with a record professionalization of the circuit. With more than 500 tournaments planned this year, this system finally links the amateur and professional worlds. Young talents on the Junior circuit now use the same measurement system as their idols in the Sand Series.

Conclusion

By standardizing the measurement of talent, the ITF provides Beach Tennis with the credibility it lacked to rival other major racket sports. The WTN is not just a number; it is a universal level passport.