Peter Ambrose, Merrill Lynch’s director of the northern Virginia region, has overseen all business activities of the McLean, Virginia, headquarters since 2007. When he is not growing Merrill Lynch revenue or increasing its market share in the region, Peter Ambrose enjoys playing tennis.
In the United States, the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP), developed under the auspices of the U.S. Tennis Association, allows players at all levels to grade themselves using a universal scale. Players participating in the NTRP range from those who have just started playing the game to professional, world-class athletes. The numerical grading system runs from 1 to 7, a 1.0 player being a neophyte. These individuals have taken one or two lessons or perhaps have only played at the recreational level a few times.
Around 3.0, players begin to shape their strokes and become consistent hitters during slow- to medium-paced rallies. Many club players may top out around the 5.0 level, as these players possess superior shot anticipation and thoroughly understand tennis strategy. A 5.0 player can hit winners from multiple areas on the court or can control a point and force opponents to make an error.
After developing more power and consistency, players ranked at 6.0 have achieved an official ranking at some level, either regionally or nationally. A 6.5 player has further experience competing in satellite tournaments, while a 7.0 player has enough skill to make a living off of tournament prize money.
In the United States, the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP), developed under the auspices of the U.S. Tennis Association, allows players at all levels to grade themselves using a universal scale. Players participating in the NTRP range from those who have just started playing the game to professional, world-class athletes. The numerical grading system runs from 1 to 7, a 1.0 player being a neophyte. These individuals have taken one or two lessons or perhaps have only played at the recreational level a few times.
Around 3.0, players begin to shape their strokes and become consistent hitters during slow- to medium-paced rallies. Many club players may top out around the 5.0 level, as these players possess superior shot anticipation and thoroughly understand tennis strategy. A 5.0 player can hit winners from multiple areas on the court or can control a point and force opponents to make an error.
After developing more power and consistency, players ranked at 6.0 have achieved an official ranking at some level, either regionally or nationally. A 6.5 player has further experience competing in satellite tournaments, while a 7.0 player has enough skill to make a living off of tournament prize money.