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Padel Ranking Points Calculator — How Many to Advance

Q: What is the difference between the APT Padel Tour ranking and the AAP ranking?

The **APT Padel Tour** is the international professional circuit (successor to the World Padel Tour) with its own points table where Grand Slam winners earn up to 2,000 pts. The **AAP** governs Argentina's national amateur/semi-pro circuit with a separate, smaller-scale points system. The two are not interchangeable — verify which circuit your tournament belongs to before estimating points.

Q: How many tournaments count toward my AAP padel ranking?

The AAP counts only your **best 10 results per year**. If you play 20 tournaments, only the top 10 highest-scoring ones are included in your total. This means the strategic priority is playing fewer, higher-quality tournaments rather than maximizing the number of events entered.

Q: Do doubles partners share ranking points or are they tracked individually?

Padel rankings are **individual**. Even though the sport is played in doubles, each player accumulates their own points independently. When a pair advances a round, both players receive the same points added to their personal totals. You and your partner can be in different categories simultaneously.

Calculate exactly how many padel ranking points you need to move up a category in the AAP or APT system. Table from 7th to 1st category + minimum tournaments.

🗓️ Updated June 2026 Reviewed by Martín Rodríguez

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The AAP (Asociación Argentina de Pádel) ranking organizes players into categories — from Seventh up to First — based on points earned in sanctioned tournaments. Only the best 10 results of the year count toward your total, no matter how many tournaments you enter. Each category has a points threshold: to advance, you must accumulate the points set by the AAP for the next category. This calculator shows you, based on your current category, how many points you need and the estimated minimum number of tournaments to get there.

When to use this calculator

A Sixth-category player wants to know how many zonal tournaments they need to win or reach the final to accumulate ~500 points toward Fifth.
A Fourth-category player returning from injury lost ranking points and needs to calculate how many events remain to recover their category before the season ends.
A coach builds the annual competitive calendar for a Third-category student, choosing between provincial and national tournaments to maximize points per event.
A Second-category player evaluates whether to prioritize national AAP circuit tournaments or provincials to reach First category with fewest possible trips.

How it works

How Padel Category Rankings Work

The AAP (Asociación Argentina de Pádel) manages the national rankings for amateur and semi-professional players in Argentina. Categories run from Seventh (beginner competitive) to First (pre-professional). The APT Padel Tour is the separate international professional circuit with its own, unrelated points scale.

The key rule: only your best 10 results of the year count. Playing 20 mediocre tournaments does not beat 10 strong ones.

Reference Table — AAP Category Thresholds (2025/2026)

Current Category	Next Category	Points Required (approx.)	Min. Provincial Tournaments	Avg. Points / Tournament
Seventh	Sixth	~300 pts	6+	30–50 pts
Sixth	Fifth	~500 pts	8+	50–65 pts
Fifth	Fourth	~800 pts	10+	60–80 pts
Fourth	Third	~1,200 pts	12+	70–100 pts
Third	Second	~1,800 pts	14+	80–130 pts
Second	First	~2,500 pts	16+	90–155 pts
First	Pro/Elite	~3,500 pts	20+	100–175 pts

> Exact thresholds are updated each season. Always verify with the AAP or your provincial federation.

Points Per Round (Provincial Tournament — Reference)

Result	Points (approx.)
Champion	100 pts
Runner-Up	70 pts
Semifinalist	40 pts
Quarterfinalist	20 pts
First Round Exit	5–10 pts

National AAP tournament multipliers can be 2×–5× compared to provincial events.

The Formula

Points to Advance    = Threshold for Next Category
Estimated Tournaments ≈ CEILING(Threshold / Average Points per Tournament)

Typical Scenarios

Sixth to Fifth

Martin has 120 accumulated points in Sixth. The threshold for Fifth is ~500 pts. At an average of 55 pts per tournament (consistent semifinals): 500 / 55 ≈ 9 tournaments. If he only reaches quarterfinals (~20 pts each), it becomes 25+ tournaments — which shows why improving results matters more than just playing more.

Fourth to Third (After Injury)

Laura lost ranking points during inactivity. She's at 700 pts and needs 1,200 pts. At national tournaments (~150 pts for a semifinal), she needs 4 national events reaching semis. At provincial level (~40 pts per quarterfinal), that's 13 events.

Third to Second

Diego holds 1,800 pts. Needs 2,500 pts. With national tournaments (champion ~250 pts): 3 won national events. If reaching semifinals (~120 pts each): 6 national tournaments.

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Common Mistakes

1. Mixing APT and AAP points: APT Tour (international professional) and AAP (Argentine amateur/national) are completely separate systems. Points from one circuit do not count in the other.

2. Forgetting points expire: The AAP applies a validity window (typically 12 months). Tournaments played more than a year ago may drop off your ranking total — count only currently valid points.

3. Counting all 20 tournaments: The system only takes your best 10. Playing 30 low-scoring events is worse than playing 10 high-scoring ones.

4. Ignoring tournament tier: 15 local club tournaments may yield fewer points than 3 provincial events played well. Prioritize tournaments with better multipliers.

5. Entering unregistered tournaments: Only officially sanctioned (homologated) AAP tournaments generate ranking points. Unsanctioned tournaments do not count.

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Example: Sixth-category player

Current category: Sixth

Threshold for Fifth: ~500 points

Average per tournament reaching semifinals: ~55 pts

You need to play at least 9–10 tournaments reaching semifinal or better to cross the Fifth category threshold.

Frequently asked questions

How many points do I need to move from Sixth to Fifth category in AAP padel?

The threshold for Fifth category in the AAP system is approximately 500 points, accumulated across your best 10 tournaments of the year. If you consistently reach semifinals in provincial tournaments (~40 pts each), you need roughly 8–10 events. Winning a provincial tournament (~100 pts) can accelerate the process significantly.

What is the difference between the APT Padel Tour ranking and the AAP ranking?

The APT Padel Tour is the international professional circuit (successor to the World Padel Tour) with its own points table where Grand Slam winners earn up to 2,000 pts. The AAP governs Argentina's national amateur/semi-pro circuit with a separate, smaller-scale points system. The two are not interchangeable — verify which circuit your tournament belongs to before estimating points.

How many tournaments count toward my AAP padel ranking?

The AAP counts only your best 10 results per year. If you play 20 tournaments, only the top 10 highest-scoring ones are included in your total. This means the strategic priority is playing fewer, higher-quality tournaments rather than maximizing the number of events entered.

Do doubles partners share ranking points or are they tracked individually?

Padel rankings are individual. Even though the sport is played in doubles, each player accumulates their own points independently. When a pair advances a round, both players receive the same points added to their personal totals. You and your partner can be in different categories simultaneously.

Can I lose ranking points if I stop playing tournaments?

Yes. The AAP applies a 12-month validity window to tournament results. Points earned more than a year ago are removed from your active total — even if you win every match you play in the current period. Inactive players see their rankings fall as old results expire. To maintain a category, plan to replace expiring points with new results.

Does a local club tournament count the same as a national AAP tournament?

No. Tournament level applies a multiplier to base points. A local club event might award 5–15 pts for a semifinal, while a national AAP tournament can award 100–200 pts for the same round. To advance categories efficiently, prioritize higher-tier tournaments even if the competition is tougher.

How many tournaments per year do I need to reach Third category?

The Third category threshold is approximately 1,200 points in the AAP system. Estimating an average of 80–100 pts per provincial tournament (reaching finals), you need 12–15 events with strong results. Choosing national-level tournaments (3×–5× multiplier) can reduce this to 6–8 events with semifinal results.

How often does the AAP update rankings?

The AAP updates rankings periodically — typically monthly or after each block of sanctioned tournament dates. Rankings are not updated in real time after each match. For your current standing, check the official AAP website or your provincial padel federation's ranking list.

What is the minimum points threshold for the First category in Argentina?

First category in the AAP ranking begins at approximately 2,500 points accumulated across your best 10 tournaments of the year. Players at this level typically compete in 16–20 annual events including national AAP circuit dates. To reach First from Second, you need results that consistently clear the ~2,500-point threshold before the year-end ranking cut.

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