UNDERSTANDING THE RESULTS OF A TENNIS MATCH

COMPETITIVE MATCH: The match is decided by a net of 2 service breaks or less. The match is engaging for both players and spectators.

ROUTINE MATCH: The match is decided by a net 3 service breaks. Most cases the outcome is not in serious doubt.

DECISIVE MATCH: The match is decided by a net 4 service breaks or more. Boring tennis match that may be humiliating for the loser.

Players with the same UTR level often have competitive matches. Players who are more than one UTR level apart often have routine and decisive matches.