{"id":9032,"date":"2026-03-25T15:59:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T06:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nt\/?p=9032"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:45:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T01:15:19","slug":"nt-points-race-is-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nt\/news\/2026\/03\/25\/nt-points-race-is-back","title":{"rendered":"NT POINTS RACE IS BACK!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Dust off the rackets and start working on that serve – the wait is officially over. After five long years on the sidelines, the NT Open Points Circuit<\/b> is making its grand return! We\u2019re not just playing for the love of the game anymore; we\u2019re playing for the leaderboard. From our Green Ball stars of tomorrow to the seasoned Open pros, the race is on. Who\u2019s going to claim the crown in 2026?<\/p>\n

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NT OPEN POINTS RACE<\/h3>\n

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Ready to test your mettle against the best in the Territory? The NT Open Points Race<\/b> is the premier circuit for players aged 13+ looking for high-stakes, competitive match play. Running from April through September<\/b>, this series bridges the gap between emerging juniors and seasoned adults, offering a pathway to the Pro Tour and real prize money. Every tournament entry builds your ranking, with points starting at 125 for participation<\/b> and climbing to 250 for a title win<\/b>. At the end of the season, the ladder leader doesn’t just get the glory\u2014they’ll walk away with a cash prize<\/b> and a moment in the spotlight at the Tennis NT Awards Night<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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FINISHING POSITION<\/strong><\/td>\nPOINTS AWARDED<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Winner<\/td>\n250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finalist<\/td>\n225<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3rd Place<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4th Place<\/td>\n175<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quarter Finalists<\/td>\n150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Participation<\/td>\n125<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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DE MINAUR JUNIOR TOUR POINTS RACE<\/h3>\n

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Endorsed by the “Demon” himself, the De Minaur Junior Tour<\/b> is the gold standard for aspiring athletes in the Territory. With over 250 ranked tournaments nationwide, this tour is designed to sharpen skills and build national rankings. In the NT, players will battle it out across the season to qualify for the Territory Finals<\/b> (October 2\u20134 at the Darwin International Tennis Centre). Beyond the rankings, there is life-changing support on the line: winners in the 12U and 14U brackets can score a De Minaur Junior Tour Scholarship<\/b>, while those who show exceptional heart and sportsmanship can earn the prestigious Spirit of Tennis Scholarship<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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TOURNAMENT CATEGORY<\/strong><\/td>\nWINNER’S POINTS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
J1000<\/td>\n1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
J500<\/td>\n500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
J250<\/td>\n250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
J125<\/td>\n125<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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More Information on the Tennis Australia<\/strong><\/em> page\u00a0HERE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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GREEN BALL POINTS RACE<\/h3>\n

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The NT Green Ball Points Race<\/b> is all about getting on the court and climbing the ladder! Every tournament is a chance to bank points based on where you finish – starting with 15 points<\/b> just for stepping on the court and scaling up to a massive 100 points<\/b> for the winner. But there\u2019s more than just local glory on the line: for our 10-and-under stars, this is the official golden ticket to the big stage. The top-ranked boy and girl will score an automatic Wildcard into the Green Ball Nationals<\/b>, while those finishing 2nd and 3rd will face off in a high-stakes playoff to secure the final spots at the\u00a0Territory Finals<\/strong><\/span>.<\/a><\/p>\n

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FINISHING POSITION<\/strong><\/td>\nPOINTS AWARDED<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Winner<\/td>\n100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finalist<\/td>\n75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3rd Place<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4th Place<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quarter Finalists<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Participation<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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More information about\u00a0Green Ball Nationals<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>on the Tennis Australia website\u00a0HERE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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PLAN YOUR COMPETITIVE CALENDAR<\/h3>\n

Check out our NT Competitive Play Calendar<\/strong><\/em> on our website<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, or see our events on our Facebook Events<\/strong><\/span><\/a> tab.<\/p>\n

To stay up to date, you can subscribe<\/strong> to our monthly Territory Competitive Play Newsletter<\/strong><\/em> by emailing PathwaysNT@Tennis.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information on the above points races, read the information document HERE<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n

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