St. Louis Tennis Hitting Partner Finder: The Gauntlet
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Join St. Louis' largest tennis community of over 1,000 active players! The Gauntlet Hitting Partner Finder helps you connect with local tennis hitting partners and find on-demand matches at your level from downtown St. Louis to Chesterfield and Clayton.Ā
Choose Your Weapon
3 Ways To Play
- Free (Sign up for a free account on player.gladiatortennis.com): You can pick up any casual matches and hitting sessions.
- Register for a League As a league player, you can pick up hitting sessions, casual matches and UTR/WTN rated matches. You can also post for hitting sessions or casual matches.
- Gauntlet Subscriber (This Product) You can pick up and post all match types. Gauntlet subscribers are the only users that can post a rated UTR/WTN match.
whether you live for the grind or just want to stay active year-round
Who Is The Gauntlet For?
Casual Players
Meet other local players for friendly matchups, rallies, or drills. No pressure, just good tennis and connection.
League Players
Keep your momentum going between seasons and get extra play in between league matches. Stay sharp, boost your UTR/WTN, and keep your rhythm alive.
Competitive Players
Your schedule changes but your desire to compete doesnāt. The Gauntlet fits when you can play without a full season commitment.
New Players
Ease into the game with casual matches and hitting sessions. Build confidence before joining a full season.
Take your game on the road
Tennis without Borders
The Gauntlet travels with you. Your pass unlocks on-demand matches in any Gladiator region nationwide, with new cities added every month. Itās your ultimate freedom pass to play tennis wherever you go.
Create your profile for free at player.gladiatortennis.com
Meet your digital matchmaker
The Gauntlet uses the Gladiator League's same matchmaking system, ensuring you can find the matchups you want, when you want them, and where you want them.Ā
Find a hit
View partners at your level, nearby, looking to hit.
Claim a Hit
Claim a hit that works with your schedule.
View Your Hits
View your picked up hitting sessions and matches.
Create a hit
Post yourself to find new partners.
How does the gauntlet work?
Register and CREATE A PROFILE
Create your free Gladiator profile atĀ player.gladiatortennis.comĀ where you'll pick your home court and set your skill level. You'll be able to start picking up matches today
Sign Up
Matchmaking
Post and claim as many hitting sessions and matches as youād like.
- To post, specify when and where you want to play and whether want a hit, casual match, or a rated match.
- To claim, pick from the list of hitting sessions or matches curated for you.
SCHEDULE MATCHES
After getting matched, you confirm the time and location with your hitting partner using our easyātoāuse communication tools.
PLAY AND TRACK
Play and monitor your progress as you improve! Hitting sessions are just for fun. Rated matches track your scores and are recorded in the UTR (Universal Tennis Rating) and WTN (World Tennis Number) systems.
Play on any court near you
St. Louis Tennis Court Finder
Search by name, city, or zip to find courts to play on near you.
Brian Kirk
As a Gladiator League Ambassador, Brian has been a key figure in the Gladiator community since the league first took over the West County Tennis ladder. Combining his background as a USTA Tournament Director with a passion for local growth, he is dedicated to expanding the Gladiator league and creating competitive opportunities for players of all levels throughout the St. Louis area.