2nd Annual Michael Chang Tennis Classic

Future Match Info Report

Draws will have the following abbreviations for your match site: CMTC = Costa Mesa Tennis Center, IVC = Irvine Valley College, TTC = The Tennis Club at Newport Beach (formerly Balboa Bay Club Tennis Club), NBTC = Newport Beach Tennis Club (Host site), RCI = Racquet Club of Irvine and PAL = Palisades Tennis Club. Club Addresses are below or can be found by clicking on the following link more info

Please review your draw times and be prepared to play as scheduled. It is possible that draw times could change so we recommend that you check the draws up to Thursday evening. A few Saturday match times MAY CHANGE DUE TO POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. We will make those adjustments throughout the tournament. Please note that the tournament will be held at various sites. Costa Mesa Tennis Center = CMTC, 880 Junipero Dr., Costa Mesa, 92626, 714-557-0211, Irvine Valley College = IVC, 5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618, Newport Beach Tennis Club = NBTC, 2601 Eastbluff Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660, (949) 644-0050, Palisades Tennis Club = PTC, 1171 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-644-6900, The Tennis Club at Newport Beach = TTC, 1602 Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-759-0711 and Racquet Club of Irvine = RCI, 5 Ethel Coplen Way Irvine, CA 92612. more info

All matches played will be 2 out of 3 tiebreak sets with a match tiebreak (10 points) in lieu of third set. Finals will be 2 out of 3 sets. The tournament reserves the right to modify scoring, such as no-ad scoring, should there be scheduling problems or inclement weather.

There is no guarantee of that we can accommodate your scheduling request(s). Additionally, any player who enters two concurrent tournaments need written approval from both tournament directors or point penalties will be assessed.

Prize money is guaranteed for Men’s & Women’s Open divisions (Singles, Doubles & Mixed) for all winners and finalists. Please note that the acceptance of prize money affects amateur status and NCAA rules.

Players may make substitutions prior to draws being made. After draws are posted, no substitutions are allowed. All substitution requests must be made in writing and submitted to the tournament director at least three days prior to the draws being posted.

Players cannot play below their USTA NTRP rating. If a player does not have a USTA rating, they must play at or above their club rating. All ratings are subject to verification, and the tournament committee reserves the right to reclassify or disqualify any player or team if determined to be overqualified for the division(s) entered. NTRP events are open to players 19 years or older. Junior players 18 years and under must participate in the Open division. Please review the NTRP reference table. Guidelines will be followed according to player experience, especially for collegiate players in the NTRP categories. more info

NO SPLIT DIVISIONS: Players are limited to two events in the SAME DIVISION!

Due to USTA policy, tournament directors are not allowed access to contact information for tournament participants unless the player enters their information at the time of registration. If you do not provide a method of communication, we cannot contact you for any reason, including withdrawals, defaults, byes, rain delays, etc.

Prior to entries closing, a player may withdraw or re-register (change event(s), doubles partner) thru the tournament’s TennisLink homepage. No refunds for withdrawals after entries have closed.

Minimum number of four (4) entries/teams per division. If the minimum number of players is not reached, draws may be combined or cancelled. Refunds will be issued for cancelled divisions/draws. No refund after deadline.

Each player will receive a Michael Chang Tennis Classic gift bag. Only one gift bag per participating player. Player Bag may be picked up at Newport Beach Tennis Club during the following dates/times: Friday, July 27th: 5-9pm Saturday, July 28th: 9am-9pm Sunday, July 29th: 9am-6pm

Players are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes prior to their match time to check-in. Players may be defaulted 15 minutes after their scheduled start time. Point penalty system will be in effect.

All players are required to sign a waiver of release prior to the start of their first round match.

10 minutes, including serves.

The rules and regulations above are subject to change at the tournament committee’s discretion for the betterment of the event.

All players must wear proper tennis attire. Tennis shoes required, no black-soles.

The Tennis Club at Newport Beach = TTC