How to get selected into an Australian Masters (Seniors) Team

Selection to represent Australia in a Masters (Seniors) team is open to all Australian-based players aged 30+ in the year of the championships. Competition for selection in each 5-year age group can be fierce and would generally be attainable by strong high-division pennant players in WA with a singles UTR of around 8 or higher (Men) and 6 or higher (Women) in the middle age groups. Players should also have competed well in at least two ITF Masters tour events (MT700+) in the year leading up to selection. The annual calendar of ITF and other Seniors events in Australia can be found on the TSA website here.

Further detail from that provided below about how to build your profile towards eligibility can be obtained by contacting the Competitive Play and Pathways Team at Tennis West.

Each year, the ITF hosts world championships in all 5-year age groups from 30+ upwards. These events are held in countries across the globe. Information about these events can be found on the ITF website here

Tennis Australia and Tennis Seniors Australia select players each year to represent Australia at these championships. Players are selected from those who nominate, according to established criteria. Information about Australian Masters teams and the selection process can be found on the TSA website here.

The selection process is managed via Computer Assisted Tournaments here This website contains the details and dates of the various world championships as well as the opening/closing dates for nominations.

Tennis Australia, Tennis West and Tennis Seniors WA currently provide a subsidy to assist players who are selected towards meeting the financial costs of participation.