What are the benefits of the Rogers Rankings?
In the past, Tennis Canada and all Provincial Tennis Associations used different ranking systems and competitive databases. This fragmented approach did not allow for optimal ranking accuracy, efficiency or effectiveness. In addition, the ranking information and system was not updated regularly nor did it allow for the integration of national calendars and schedules with provincial events. The following highlights additional benefits: i. The Rogers Rankings is a system that will unify provincial and national competitive databases. Players will be able to compare themselves to all provincial and national competitors. I.e. an U12 competitor will be able to compare their level with Canada’s top ranked male or female players (Frank Dancevic or Aleksandra Wozniak) by analyzing their difference in ranking points. This ranking format is consistent with many international best practices to include the highly competitive nations of Spain, France and Germany. ii. Ranking accuracy will improve du