How does Unseeded compare to traditional Toronto tennis clubs?

Toronto clubs charge $1,500–$3,500/year with multi-year waitlists. Unseeded is $45 flat for 5 real singles matches on public courts across 8 weeks. No initiation fees, no annual dues, no politics. Just show up, play, and go home.

Where do we play? Do I have to pay court fees?

You and your opponent choose the court. Most matches happen on free public courts in your zone (we map venues with 4+ courts for easy walk-on). Prefer a guaranteed time slot or playing indoors? Both players can agree in the in-app chat to book a pay-to-play court or bubble and split the booking fee 50/50.

What if people are waiting on our public court (30-min rule)?

Toronto public courts ask players to rotate if a queue forms. We recommend picking multi-court hubs (like High Park, Eglinton Flats, or Sir Adam Beck) or playing off-peak. If court time is limited, our official league rules let you play a 10-point Super Tiebreak for the deciding 3rd set so you finish cleanly without rushing.

Who brings the tennis balls?

Our league rule is simple: whoever proposes the court brings a fresh, unopened can of balls. After the match, the loser keeps the balls.

What if my opponent ghosts or cancels last minute?

This is why you pay $45 — to filter out flakes. If an opponent ignores messages for 5 days or cancels less than 4 hours before a match, you claim a walkover win. The league protects your time and your schedule.

How do you verify match scores?

The winner logs the score in the app and takes a quick joint selfie at the net with the loser. The loser then has 48 hours to confirm the score. No one can fake their way up the leaderboard.

What happens if it rains on match day?

Toronto weather happens. If rain washes out your match, one tap in the app automatically extends your round deadline by 3 days. No stress, no penalties.

What is the midseason cut?

After 3 rounds, every local group splits: the top half goes to the Championship bracket, the bottom half to Challenger. Your final 2 matches are against opponents who earned their spot — not random draws. It makes every point matter.

What if not enough people sign up in my zone?

This is Season 1 — we are building this from scratch. If your zone × division pool has fewer than 4 paid players by Draft Night (Sept 14), we either merge you into a nearby zone or issue a full refund. No questions, no delays. The $45 is risk-free.

What should I choose for an Unseeded match?

Any public hardcourt in your zone. If someone is coming back from a knee issue, look at clay — but confirm you can actually access the club.

Tennis Court Surfaces in Toronto | Acrylic, Asphalt, Clay, Grass

Clay

Gentler — and almost all private.

Indoor

Same acrylic, colder bubble.

Hardcourt — acrylic

The City’s better parks and most clubs. Grippy, consistent, medium-fast.

Pace: Medium-fast
Bounce: True
Joints: Firm
Upkeep: 5–8 yrs

Find acrylic

Hardcourt — asphalt

Neighbourhood parks. Rolled asphalt, painted lines, sometimes cracked. Always playable.

Pace: Fast
Bounce: Uneven
Joints: Toughest
Upkeep: Minimal

Find asphalt

Green clay (Har-Tru)

Softer on knees, slower on the ball. Almost entirely behind club gates.

Pace: Slow
Bounce: High
Joints: Gentle
Upkeep: Daily

See clay courts

Red clay

Slowest of the slow. Rare. Toronto Tennis City is the bookable path.

Pace: Slowest
Bounce: Highest
Joints: Gentlest
Upkeep: Intensive

See red clay

Grass & artificial

Ceremonial private lawns, plus a couple of condo turfs. Not a public option.

Pace: Very fast
Bounce: Low
Joints: Gentle
Upkeep: Constant

Indoor notes

Usually the same acrylic. Permanent roofs ~20°C. Bubbles 14–18°C and louder.

Permanent: Climate-controlled
Bubble: Oct–Apr
Field house: Shared time
Book: 7–14 days

See winter indoor

Clay

Gentler — and almost all private.

Indoor

Same acrylic, colder bubble.

Hardcourt — acrylic

The City’s better parks and most clubs. Grippy, consistent, medium-fast.

Pace: Medium-fast
Bounce: True
Joints: Firm
Upkeep: 5–8 yrs

Find acrylic

Hardcourt — asphalt

Neighbourhood parks. Rolled asphalt, painted lines, sometimes cracked. Always playable.

Pace: Fast
Bounce: Uneven
Joints: Toughest
Upkeep: Minimal

Find asphalt

Green clay (Har-Tru)

Softer on knees, slower on the ball. Almost entirely behind club gates.

Pace: Slow
Bounce: High
Joints: Gentle
Upkeep: Daily

See clay courts

Red clay

Slowest of the slow. Rare. Toronto Tennis City is the bookable path.

Pace: Slowest
Bounce: Highest
Joints: Gentlest
Upkeep: Intensive

See red clay

Grass & artificial

Ceremonial private lawns, plus a couple of condo turfs. Not a public option.

Pace: Very fast
Bounce: Low
Joints: Gentle
Upkeep: Constant

Indoor notes

Usually the same acrylic. Permanent roofs ~20°C. Bubbles 14–18°C and louder.

Permanent: Climate-controlled
Bubble: Oct–Apr
Field house: Shared time
Book: 7–14 days

See winter indoor

Court surfaces in Toronto

Hardcourt

Clay

Indoor

Hardcourt — acrylic

Hardcourt — asphalt

Green clay (Har-Tru)

Red clay

Grass & artificial

Indoor notes

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Before you go.

Pick a court. Get five matches.

Court surfaces in Toronto

Hardcourt

Clay

Indoor

Hardcourt — acrylic

Hardcourt — asphalt

Green clay (Har-Tru)

Red clay

Grass & artificial

Indoor notes

Start here

Before you go.

Pick a court. Get five matches.