The USTA Competitive Pathway Merit-Based Wild Card System was created to enhance and accelerate player progression using earned advancement opportunities with merit-based wild card linkages from the juniors and collegiate event pathways; into professional tennis.
Click the links below to access the USTA wild card allocations are merit-based for select 2024 tournaments and events which are subject to change per the USTA.
BOYS' USTA COMPETITIVE PATHWAY MERIT-BASED WILD CARDS
GIRLS' - USTA COMPETITIVE PATHWAY MERIT-BASED WILD CARDS
After the completion of each event, every player who earns a wild card will receive a notification from the USTA. Players must reply to the notification and submit a copy of their passport. If the awarded wild card does not reference a specific tournament, players must designate their top 3 choices. The USTA will make every effort to grant a players’ first preference, but it is NOT guaranteed. Once the earned wild card is communicated to the player, the player is still required to COMPLETE the Wild Card Request Form by clicking here. These earned wild cards must be used within nine months of being earned.
***Please note the USTA does not hold Wild Cards in all of the Pro Circuit events, we have created a document to list which events that are applicable for players earning a Wild Card into a Pro Circuit event mentioned above***
If you have any questions please reach out to our Player Services team at wildcards@usta.com