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Deuce Fall Season
A tennis ladder across New York City for levels 2.0 – 4.0. Challenge players up to 5 spots above you, arrange a court together, and play on your schedule. Sign up solo.
- Oct 4 – Dec 27
- Levels 2.0 – 4.0
- New York City
One-time payment for the season. Full refund within 48 hours.
2,000+ players on Deuce
Schedule
Season timeline
- 1NowRegistration openPay once and your spot on the ladder is held.
- 2October 4Season startsChallenges open and the ladder starts moving.
- 3December 27Season endsFinal standings are set and kept on your profile.
The season
Season details
What's included
- Regular season12 weeks of challenges. No fixed schedule; you and your opponent pick the court and time.
- Live standingsYour rung updates the moment a score is reported, and the final standings are kept when the season ends.
- Weekly recapA recap in the app: who climbed, who fell, the scores and where you stand.
- Match activityEvery match is a post with the score, photos, kudos and comments.
- Direct messagingA season chat and direct messages to set up your matches.
How the ladder works
- Challenge up to 5 spots above youWin and you take their spot; everyone between moves down one.
- 48 hours to answerDeclining or letting it lapse counts as a forfeit, and the challenger moves above you.
- 7 days to playOnce accepted, agree a court and time and play within the week. No score reported means the match is voided.
- Either player reports the scoreIt counts right away. Your opponent has 24 hours to flag a wrong score.
- Two divisions that meet at 4.0You pick yours when you register and stay in it all season.
Three steps
How it works
- Register herePick your division, create your account with Google or email, and pay once. Your spot is held the moment you pay.
- Download the appSign in the same way you did here, set up your profile, and your ladder is waiting.
- Challenge, play, climbSend a challenge, agree a court, play, report the score. Beat someone above you and you take their spot.
Common questions
Everything you need to know before joining.
What is a tennis ladder?
A ranked list of players. You move up by challenging someone above you and beating them. There is no fixed schedule: you and your opponent agree when and where to play.
Is there a tennis league in New York City?
Yes. Deuce runs singles ladders on public courts across the city, in two divisions split by level so you play people at your stage. One payment for the season, and you sign up on your own.
Where are the matches played?
On public courts around the city. You and your opponent agree on the court and the time. Central Park, McCarren, Flushing Meadows, Fort Greene and Mullaly Park are the regulars, and the app lists every public court in the city.
How is it different from a USTA league?
There is no team, no captain and no fixed match schedule. You join on your own, challenge who you want, and play when it suits you both.
How do challenges work?
You can challenge anyone up to 5 spots above you in your division. They have 48 hours to answer; declining or not answering counts as a forfeit, and you move above them. Once accepted, you have 7 days to play. You can have one challenge out and one coming in at a time. All of this happens in the Deuce app.
Who reports the score?
Either player. The result counts as soon as it is reported, and the other player has 24 hours to flag it if it is wrong.
What level am I?
Pick Up to 4.0 if you can rally at a medium pace and are still working on consistency, placement and net play. That is roughly 2.5 to 3.5. Pick 4.0 and up if you have a reliable serve, can change pace and spin, and cover the court well; most people who played high school, college or league tennis are here. Right at 4.0? Either works. Still unsure? Start in Up to 4.0. If it is too easy, you will climb fast.
How many matches do I have to play?
There is no minimum. The more you play, the more chances you have to climb.
Can I join after the season starts?
Yes, while spots remain. You start at the bottom of your division and climb from there.
Is this a subscription or a one-time payment?
One-time. $65 for the season (October 4 – December 27). You can get a full refund within 48 hours of paying, from inside the app.
Do I need the app?
Yes. You register here on the web, then download the Deuce app for iPhone for challenges, chat, scores and standings. Sign in there the same way you signed in here.
Your spot is one payment away.
Register here, then download the app to challenge, log scores and climb.
Sign in to register · $65 →One-time payment for the season. Full refund within 48 hours.
Challenges, chat and scores are in the Deuce app for iPhone. Download on the App Store