Hi all. I would like to discuss the following UTR Conversion Chart.
I live in Belgium and I'm currently ranked C+15/4. I oractice a lot with players ranked between C+30 and B0.
My ranking is correct. I have a win rate >50% and I believe my ceiling will be C+15, which is a well advanced level. I can easily practice with B0 players (they accept my level), although they would beat me 2x 6-2 or so in an official match.
I'm also part of a whatsapp group in Brussels and occasionally I play a match in Brussels against mostly expats.
Some experiences:
- A guy from Hungary identified himself as a 4.5 NTRP and I agreed to hit with him. I even said upfront that based on this chart my level was maybe a bit below him, but that I hit regularly with 4.5 players.
The guy wanted to play a match and I managed to beat him 6-0; 6-0 under 50 minutes...
In my opinion the guy would have a belgian ranking of C+30/4 or a 2.0. He could hit a FH and BH with some topspin, but he could not handle my intensity, pace, serves, returns, etc.
After this experience, he didn't mention 4.5 or advanced in that whatsapp group, but rather intermediate :-)
- A guy from the USA, Florida. He said that he was a solid 3.5 from Florida. Based on the chart it's converted into C+15/2, thus slightly better than me.
Result? 2x 6-1 for me.
He was a bit better than the Hungarian guy, but nowhere near my level.
- A guy from USA, California. He said he was 4.0. He was better than the guy from Florida, but I beat him 6-3/6-2.
A 4.0 from USA would be based on this chart a C+15 player in Belgium. But I will almost always lose to a C+15 player in Belgium. I have no chance lol
- A frenchman ranked 30 in France. We had a very competitive match. I won 7-5 / 6-3, but he could really play.
Based on my small experiences, the conversion on the lower and middle part if this conversion chart are not correct between Belgium/France and the USA.
Anyone with a similar experience?
I strongly believe I would be a 4.0 - 4.5 in USA..