How is the DUPR rating calculated?

The DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) system utilizes a modified Elo algorithm to update player ratings based on their most recent performance. This system takes into account various factors to ensure a fair and accurate reflection of a player's skill level. The algorithm considers the following factors:

1. Result: Did you win or lose? If you win, your rating will go up and if you lose, your rating will go down. When it comes to self-posted matches, the maximum increase or decrease is calculated for each game played in the match. This can lead to an intriguing scenario where your rating may decrease even after a win.

2. Type of match: Was this a self-posted match, a club match, or a tournament result entered by DUPR? Self-posted matches will count less towards your rating change.

3. Rating Difference of Opponent: Are you a favorite or an underdog? If your opponent is higher than you and you win, you’ll increase more than if your opponent is lower rated and vice versa.

4. Match Score: Was this match closely contested or a blow out? If you win by a large margin, you will go up more than if you barely close out your opponent.

5. Match Count and Recency: Do you have a lot of recent matches? If you have many recent matches, each match will move you less than if you only have a few matches or have not logged matches in some time.

Note: Allow us to illustrate how your rating can decrease after winning a self-posted match. Suppose you are rated at a 4.5, and your opponent is rated at a 3.0. In a match where you win the first game 11-1, lose the second game 2-11, and win the third game 11-4. Despite winning the match, your team's rating may still decrease due to losing one game out of three since your team was a heavy favorite.

Below is a visual guide to help you identify your skill level based on your DUPR rating.