Held on Thursdays and Fridays during INTENNSE competition weeks, the Challenge Series will take place at the INTENNSE Arena, located at Electric Owl Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.

We want emerging talent to step into this dynamic new format.

Challenge Series Format

Thursdays: Group Play

Players are divided into groups based on:

• World Tennis Number® (WTN®)
• Universal Tennis Rating® (UTR®)
• Professional tour rankings

They will compete in fast-paced, 10-minute matches called Bolts, officiated under official INTENNSE rules. Every point counts, with top players advancing to Friday’s shootout.

Group Phase Prize Money

• 1st Place in Group: $200
• 2nd Place in Group: $100

Fridays: Shootout Rounds

Group winners and runners-up face off in a single-elimination shootout. The top three finishers earn a spot on the Challenge Team and additional prize money.

Shootout Prize Money

• 1st Place: $750
• 2nd Place: $500
• 3rd Place: $250

Saturdays: Challenge Team Match

Shootout winners will join the Challenge Team and face an INTENNSE pro team in a Dual Match on the INTENNSE Arena’s main show court, complete with electronic line calling.

The Challenge teams will feature guest coaches, including former professionals Jesse Levine and Jonathan Stokke.

Challenge Match Prize Money

• Winning Men’s/Women’s Singles: $2,667 (shared among 3 players)
• Winning Doubles Team: $2,667 (shared among 6 players)

All prize money is payable upon completion of the Challenge Team match.

Note: Players must be available to compete across all three days of the event.

The INTENNSE Challenge Series represents a thrilling new opportunity for players to showcase their talent, earn recognition, and compete for a coveted place in the professional league.