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'''Team tennis''' is a [[tennis]] [[list of tennis tournaments|tournament]] which consist of matches between different groups of players each competing to win the tournament for their team.
'''Team tennis''' is a [[tennis]] [[list of tennis tournaments|tournament]] which consist of matches between different groups of players each competing to win the tournament for their team. The format is usually an altered version of the professionally played [[World TeamTennis]] format; consisting of both Men's and Women's matches with Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles.<ref name=USTA-Rules>{{cite web |url=http://assets.usta.com/assets/650/15/Rules%20and%20Regs.pdf |title=Rules and Regulations for USTA Jr. Team Tennis |website=usta.com |publisher=[[USTA]] |access-date=Jun 12, 2020}}</ref>


==By country==
==By country==
It is played at the collegiate or national level in the United States. The [[United States Tennis Association]] promotes junior team tennis and USTA League Tennis. The [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] organizes competitions such as the [[NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Championship]] and [[NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Championship]].
It is played at the collegiate or national level in the United States. The [[United States Tennis Association]] promotes junior team tennis and USTA League Tennis.<ref name=USTA>{{cite web |url=https://tennislink.usta.com/TeamTennis/Main/Home.aspx |title=USTA Team Tennis Home |website=usta.com |publisher=[[USTA]] |access-date=Jun 12, 2020}}</ref> The [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] organizes competitions such as the [[NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Championship]] and [[NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Championship]]. Many regions have their own "city-based" or "area-based" for example; the CASHS tennis team<ref name=Harlem>{{cite web |url=https://hjtep.org/about |title=Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program |website=hjtep.org |access-date=Jun 12, 2020}}</ref> teams (often backed by a professional player)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://tmyl.org/usta-team-tennis |title=Todd Martin Youth Leadership |website=tmyl.org |access-date=Jun 12, 2020 }}</ref> with a National Championship in the US.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/play/youth-tennis/programs/national/junior-team-tennis-national-championships.html |title=Junior Team Tennis National Championship |website=usta.com |publisher=[[USTA]] |access-date=Jun 12, 2020}}</ref>


In the United Kingdom, team tennis is played through schools and clubs from local to national levels. The [[Lawn Tennis Association]] have an 'AEGON Team Tennis Series' where several thousands of teams compete.
In the United Kingdom, team tennis is played through schools and clubs from local to national levels. The [[Lawn Tennis Association]] have an 'AEGON Team Tennis Series' where several thousands of teams compete.


==List of team tennis tournaments==
==List of adult team tennis tournaments==
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'''Active'''
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*[[Davis Cup]] – men's national teams
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*[[Billie Jean King Cup]] – women's national teams
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*[[United Cup]] – mixed national teams
*[[Laver Cup]] – men's Team Europe vs Team World
*[[Hopman Cup]] – mixed national teams


'''Abolished'''
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;Active
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*[[International Premier Tennis League]] – mixed Asia-Pacific franchises
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* [[Davis Cup]] – men's national teams
*[[Champions Tennis League]] – mixed Indian franchises<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2279076-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-international-premier-tennis-league |title=Everything You Need to Know About the International Premier Tennis League |last=Corbett |first=Merlisa |website=Bleacher Report |date=Nov 24, 2014 |access-date=Jun 12, 2020}}</ref>
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* [[Fed Cup]] – women's national teams
* [[ATP Cup]] – men's national teams
*[[Odisha Tennis Premier League]] – mixed Indian franchises
* [[Laver Cup]] – men's Team Europe vs Team World
*[[World TeamTennis]] – mixed North American franchises
*[[ATP Cup]] - men's national teams
* [[World TeamTennis]] – mixed North American franchises


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*[[Wightman Cup]] – women's United States vs Great Britain
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* [[Hopman Cup]] – mixed national teams
*[[World Team Cup]] – men's national teams

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* [[Wightman Cup]] – women's United States vs Great Britain
==See also==
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* [[World Team Cup]] – men's national teams
*[[World TeamTennis]] is a different organization and playing format; formulated by [[Billie Jean King]]
* [[Champions Tennis League]] – mixed Indian franchises
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* [[International Premier Tennis League]] – mixed Asia-Pacific franchises
* [[Odisha Tennis Premier League]] – mixed Indian franchises


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 07:40, 29 November 2024

For the Professional league, see TeamTennis.

Team tennis is a tennis tournament which consist of matches between different groups of players each competing to win the tournament for their team. The format is usually an altered version of the professionally played World TeamTennis format; consisting of both Men's and Women's matches with Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles.[1]

By country

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It is played at the collegiate or national level in the United States. The United States Tennis Association promotes junior team tennis and USTA League Tennis.[2] The National Collegiate Athletic Association organizes competitions such as the NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Championship and NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Championship. Many regions have their own "city-based" or "area-based" for example; the CASHS tennis team[3] teams (often backed by a professional player)[4] with a National Championship in the US.[5]

In the United Kingdom, team tennis is played through schools and clubs from local to national levels. The Lawn Tennis Association have an 'AEGON Team Tennis Series' where several thousands of teams compete.

List of adult team tennis tournaments

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Active

Abolished

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Rules and Regulations for USTA Jr. Team Tennis" (PDF). usta.com. USTA. Retrieved Jun 12, 2020.
  2. ^ "USTA Team Tennis Home". usta.com. USTA. Retrieved Jun 12, 2020.
  3. ^ "Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program". hjtep.org. Retrieved Jun 12, 2020.
  4. ^ "Todd Martin Youth Leadership". tmyl.org. Retrieved Jun 12, 2020.
  5. ^ "Junior Team Tennis National Championship". usta.com. USTA. Retrieved Jun 12, 2020.
  6. ^ Corbett, Merlisa (Nov 24, 2014). "Everything You Need to Know About the International Premier Tennis League". Bleacher Report. Retrieved Jun 12, 2020.


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