It's a common question among AITA players on the Junior circuit. Many believe that ranking points are only awarded if they reach the main draw. However, the answer depends on the type of tournament you are participating in. Here is a detailed explanation based on the AITA rulebook, my discussions with referees, and my personal experience.

Points System for Different Tournaments

For Nationals and National Series (NS), players can earn ranking points even if they do not reach the main draw. For Championship Series (CS), Talent Series (TS), and Super Series (SS), points are only awarded if you reach the main draw.

Points Allocation for Qualifying Matches

The table below shows the point distribution for different types of tournaments:

CS/SS/TS Tournaments

In these tournaments, if you reach the main draw by winning one or more qualifying matches, you earn 1 extra point in addition to your main draw points. If you do not reach the main draw, you get 0 points, even if you win one or two matches in the qualifying rounds.

Nationals/NS Tournaments

In these tournaments, points are awarded for each qualifying match win, even if you do not reach the main draw. The breakdown is as follows:

Additional Notes

• There are no qualifying rounds in doubles on the Junior circuit, so qualifying points are not applicable.
• You can use Buzzato to track your AITA points in the Junior category. Simply add your matches with the correct round and result to see your total points for each age group.
• Points are calculated for the past 52 weeks, so you can choose a specific date to view your ranking points.

Understanding the points system is crucial for planning your tournament strategy and improving your rankings. For more information and tools, visit Buzzato.