Rochester Tennis League
About us
Rochester Tennis League was created in 2006. with an intention to connect local recreational tennis players looking to play tennis regularly. It's an independently run community league not associated with USTA. The league doesn't own , claim or reserve any tennis courts. Players are responsible for finding an open public court or reserve a court at a club if both players agree to pay for the court time
RTL has 3 branches (men's/co-ed singles, women's singles and doubles)
We accept players of all skill levels. Those under 18 y/o need a special permission from the league organizers. The season goes from late April to early October . RTL season consists of 3 sessions. Sessions I and II have round robin format and players are placed in divisions/levels according to their previous results. New members need to play placement / qualifying rounds so they can be placed accordingly. First two sessions are 7 weeks long and third is 5 weeks long. . At the end of each session, top 2 players from each division move a level up and bottom two drop a level down. Majority players are at 3.0 or 3.5, with some above that and some below. Last season the league had around 130 active players competing in 3 leagues ( singles, doubles, and women's).
RTL has a flexible scheduling format. Participants are scheduled to play one match each week. They have 7 days to get in touch with their opponent, arrange when/where they want to play, complete their match and report it to a league organizer by each Monday night. Matches not completed by the deadlines are recorded forfeits or DNP (did not play). Please refer to the rules section of this site for more details.
The league has been successful because of its flexible scheduling system, and player’s dedication to the league rules. Players schedule their matches mostly on the public courts but they can meet wherever they agree . The league is free to join for players who participated in the past. All new players joining for the first time are required to pay one time registration fee in amount of $30. Funds collected are used to purchase trophies and gift cards for the champions , promote local tennis , advertise the league and maintain this web site. We get a great feedback from the players each year, and most come back year after year. We are looking for players who can commit to our schedule and rules.
RTL members join the league with a serious intention to play one match each week. They expect new players to be flexible enough to schedule matches consistently, and keep up with the schedule. Players need to have good and timely email or phone communication with each other. We strongly advise new players not to sign up if they are not sure they can follow our schedule, or if they are looking to play occasionally. It is very important to be flexible and available enough during the week. If you are only available one or two days each week it probably won't be enough. Most matches are played after 5pm during the workweek and any time over the weekends. Players interested in occasional matches can register for casual division. This group has no schedule to follow or deadlines to play. The signup is always for one session at a time. We have a new signup before each session (each session is 7 weeks long) If you want to join or have additional questions please email us.
League manager Maksim Lecic rochestertennisleague@gmail.com
The Rochester Tennis League (RTL) was established in 2006 to connect local recreational tennis players who are looking for a regular, competitive environment to enjoy the game. We’re an independent, community-run league and are not affiliated with the USTA. Please note, RTL does not own or reserve tennis courts. Players are responsible for finding open public courts or arranging private club reservations (if both players agree to cover court costs).
Our Structure
RTL offers three branches:
Men’s/Co-ed Singles
Women’s Singles
Doubles (one league open to all variations or doubles teams)
We welcome players of all skill levels. Those under 18 must obtain special permission from the league organizers. The season runs from late April to early October and consists of three sessions:
Session I & II – 7 weeks (Round Robin format with divisions based on player skill and past performance)
Session III – 5 weeks (tournament format with consolation rounds)
New players participate in placement/qualifying rounds to ensure proper division placement. At the end of each session, the top two players in each division move up a level, while the bottom two drop a level. Most players are ranked at 3.0 or 3.5, with some above or below that.
In the previous season, the league had around 130 active players across singles, doubles, and women’s leagues.
Flexible Scheduling
RTL’s flexible scheduling format allows players to arrange one match per week. They have a 7-day window to coordinate with their opponent, play, and report results to the league organizer by Monday night. Matches not completed by the deadline are considered forfeits or marked as DNP (Did Not Play).
Players typically meet on public courts, but arrangements can be made for other locations if mutually agreed upon.
League Participation
The league is free for returning players. New players are required to pay a one-time registration fee of $30, which helps cover the cost of trophies, gift cards for champions, league promotion, and website maintenance.
We’re proud of the positive feedback we consistently receive, with many players returning year after year. To succeed in the league, players must commit to consistent match scheduling and timely communication, ideally being flexible throughout the week. Matches are generally scheduled after 5 p.m. on weekdays or any time on weekends.
If you’re someone who can commit to regular matches and communication, we’d love for you to join us! Players looking for more casual play can join the Casual Division, which has no set schedule or deadlines.
Questions or Interested in Joining?
For more details or to sign up, please email our League Manager, Maksim Lecic, at rochestertennisleague@gmail.com.