About OpenLadder
OpenLadder is a free, open-enrollment tennis ladder built for players who just want to play more tennis. Post when you're free, get matched with someone at your level, show up, hit balls, and climb the rankings — no subscription, no membership fee, no catch. Just tennis.
We run quarterly seasons with a points-based ladder and an end-of-season tournament for top finishers. The ranking formula rewards winning against stronger opponents, staying competitive in close matches, and playing consistently — not just playing the most games.
OpenLadder is free today, and it will stay free. Tennis is already an expensive sport — rackets, strings, court fees, balls. The last thing it needs is a platform fee on top of all that.
Built by
OpenLadder was built by Piyush Jain, a software engineer based in the Cary-Durham area of North Carolina. A tennis player himself, Piyush built OpenLadder because he wanted a simple, no-friction way to find competitive matches without paying a seasonal subscription. When he's not on the court, he's probably building the next feature for this site.
Get in touch
Questions, feedback, or need help with your account? We're happy to help.
support@playopenladder.com