Masters Tennis is a national program for players aged 30 and over, designed to celebrate lifelong participation in the sport. It offers competitive and social opportunities across Canada, connecting players through regional, national, and international events.

Why Masters Tennis Matters

Masters Tennis is more than competition, it’s a community built on passion, resilience, and connection. It promotes active living, lifelong friendships, and showcases Canadian excellence on the world stage.

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Growth of Masters Tennis in Canada

Masters Tennis is growing and with your support, we can offer players aged 30 to 90+ more high-quality competitions and opportunities to stay active, connected, and inspired.

Your contribution will help us revive the Eastern and Western Championships, create new competitive tournaments, and enhance the tournament experience for players nationwide.

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The Canadian Masters Rankings are year to date rankings that include your three best tournament results over a 365-day period. Players' results from both national and provincial level tournaments contribute to their rankings. Rankings are maintained on a National basis.

Find all Canada’s Masters Rankings here and visit the Masters Rankings for more information

Learn more about: Rating & Ranking System

In order to provide a method of annually ranking Masters players in all recognized age groups, a ranking program called a National Year-End Ranking was developed based on a points system. Specific tournaments are designated by Tennis Canada and the provincial associations for ranking eligibility, with points being allocated based on the category of event.

In order to be eligible for a National Year-End Ranking, a player must compete in at least two events, one of which must be the National Outdoor Championships. The rankings program is administered by the National Masters Tennis Committee on behalf of Tennis Canada.

The 2024 provisional Master’s Tennis Singles and Doubles Year-End Rankings are now posted. If you think there are any mistakes or omissions to the rankings, please email Irwin Tobias : itobias@tenniscanada.com

Visit Ranking Guidelines and Canada’s Year-End Masters Rankings

Learn more about: Rating & Ranking System

Team Selection

Congratulations to the following Canadian players that are representing Canada at the upcoming ITF World Team Championships in 2025.

Congratulations to the following teams that competed magnificently in Florida and Turkey.

You will find below the Team Selection Criteria, Seeding Guidelines and various other documents regarding masters tennis in Canada and on the international scene.

Excellence Awards

Congratulations to the following 2024 Masters Excellent Award Winners:

Individual
Brian Millar, Chris Burr, Tim Griffin, Raynold D’Aoust, Horst Dammholz

Team

Men's Over 70 Jack Crawford Cup Team
Brian Millar, Keith Porter, Daryl Howes-Jones

Men's Over 75 Bitsy Grant Cup Team
Tim Griffin, Chris Burr, Joe Forrayi

Event of the Year Award
Ottawa Masters ITF, Tennis Centre West Ottawa, Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club

Service of the Game
Tim Griffin

Please see previous winners here.

“Event of the Year”

The “Event of the Year” award is given to a club or event that organizes an exceptional event that is well received by the players and officials.

Click here to vote on the event of the year

“Service to the Game”

The “Service to the Game” award is given to the individual that has shown dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence over an extended period and is a great ambassador for Masters Tennis and an ideal role model for all Canadians.

Click here to vote for the “Service to the Game” Award

Masters Tournaments

Tennis Canada runs Masters tennis programs as well as tournaments both in Canada and internationally, allowing people from across the country to compete in events at home and on the world stage.

Tournaments in Canada

The Canadian Tournament Circuit consists of 9 ITF events (Grade A-4), 6 provincial level events. Tier 1-3, 4 regional events and 6 Masters Nationals events.

To access the 2026 Masters Tennis Calendar, click here.

ITF Masters Tournaments

The ITF World Masters Tennis Tour is a global tennis circuit that provides players aged 35 and over with a high-quality and enjoyable competitive experience. 2024 saw 35,380 registered players hit the court, and 552 tournaments take place across 69 nations.

ITF Masters tournaments range from Grade 1000 (aimed at elite players) to Grade 100 (aimed at recreational level), featuring singles, doubles and mixed doubles events for each five-year age increment from 30+ to 90+.

If you have any questions related to masters tennis, we invite you to contact Tennis Canada Masters tennis staff:

Irwin Tobias, Advisor, Masters Tennis and Events
itobias@tenniscanada.com
Tel: 416-650-7923

Stay in the loop by following our Canadian Masters Tennis page on Facebook for the latest results and news.

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TENNIS CANADA MASTERS COMMITTEE

The National Masters Tennis Committee is an advisory committee that exists to support, guide and promote Tennis Canada’s Masters Tennis mandate. Learn more about the National Masters Committee Duties.

Please learn about the Terms of Reference of the Masters Committee.

To find out more about Masters tennis in your region, please contact our committee members