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Tennis progression tracker: methods and free tools to improve

How to track your tennis progression effectively? Discover the best free methods and tools including DEUCE to measure your progress.

Why tracking your tennis progression is crucial

Most amateur players don't know whether they're improving or stagnating. Tracking your tennis progression means giving yourself the means to improve intentionally.

Tennis progression indicators

ELO ranking

Your DEUCE ELO score is the most reliable indicator. An ELO rise over 3 months = real progression.

Win/loss ratio

A ratio that improves over time indicates real progression.

Progression on your weak surfaces

Check our article on tennis surfaces to understand each one's specifics.

How to set up a tennis progression tracking system

  1. Note your starting ELO today
  2. Set a 3-month goal: +30, +50 or +80 ELO points
  3. Record ALL your matches, even losses
  4. Check your ELO graph once a month
  5. Adjust your approach if you're not improving

Pitfalls to avoid

Comparing periods that are too short

An ELO drop over 2 weeks doesn't mean you're regressing. Compare periods of at least 2-3 months.

Neglecting losses

Every loss is an analysis opportunity.

DEUCE: your all-in-one tennis progression tool

Start tracking your tennis progression today at deuceapp.fr.

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