How does the ITF determine the world ranking?

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) uses a complex system of ranking points to determine the world ranking of tennis players. The ranking is based on a player's performance in both official and unofficiated tournaments, as well as their consistency and sportsmanship.

How the ITF determines the world ranking:

1. Points system: The ITF uses a points-based system to determine the world ranking. Players earn points for winning matches, losing matches, and participating in tournaments. The more points a player earns, the higher their ranking.
2. Grand Slam events: Grand Slam events are the most important tournaments in the world, and players who win a major tournament earn the most points. The Grand Slam tournaments are:
   • The Australian Open
   • The French Open
   • The US Open
   • The Wimbledon Championships
3. ATP and WTA Masters 1000 events: Masters 1000 events are the second-most important tournaments in the world, and players who win a major Masters 1000 event earn a significant amount of points.
4. Other tournaments: Players who win other important tournaments, such as the Olympic Games, the Davis Cup, and the Billie Jean King Cup, also earn points.
5. Consistency: Players who are consistent in their performance are more likely to climb the rankings. Players who win tournaments and maintain their form are more likely to stay in the top 100.
6. Sportsmanship: Players who are considered to be sportsmen and have a good sportsmanship record are also considered to be more highly ranked.

The ITF also takes into account a player's age, nationality, and past performance when determining their ranking.

The ITF world ranking is updated every two years, and players can move up or down the rankings based on their performance in the following two years.