Hotel and Traffic Advisories!

On Friday and Saturday, June 22-23, The Texas Rangers will be hosting the Colorado Rockies at The Ballpark in Arlington.

We suggest you book your hotel EARLY and check in advance the traffic issues along your route. You may also want to check TXDOT, or TX DOT Lane Closures for additional information.

Matlock Road is currently being renovated. Expect delays along Matlock between Bardin Road (south of I-20) all the way to Mayfield Road. We encourage travelers to find alternative routes to Arlington Tennis Center in order to avoid the Matlock/Mayfield-I-20 area.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the US Open Texas Sectional Qualifying Tournament at Arlington Tennis Center! We hope you enjoyed the event. Congratulations to all the winners:
Jon Wiegand (San Antonio) def Artem Baradach (Dallas) 2-6, 6-1, 7-6(2)
Peggy Porter (Dallas) def Elena Kordolaimi (Nacogdoches) 3-6, 6-0, 6-2
Harrison Adams/Samantha Adams (Austin) def Peggy Porter (Dallas)/Josh Hagar (Austin) 4-6, 6-2, 1-0(5)

Good luck to the winners at the National Playoffs!

• Men: Artem Baradach (Dallas) v Jon Wiegand #2 (San Antonia). Finals begins at 9:00. Players must check in for match by 9:00 AM.
• Women: Peggy Porter (Dallas) v Elena Kordolaimi (Nacogdoches). Finals will follow Men's. Women's will not play before 10:00 AM. Women must check in for match by 10:00 AM.
• Mixed Doubles: Josh Hagar (Austin) / Peggy Porter (Dallas) v Harriosn Adams (Austin) / Samantha Adams (Austin). Finals will follow Women's. Mixed will not play before 12:00 PM. Mixed Doubles must check in for match by 12:00 PM.

More amazing tennis for the semi finals! Results are now posted. Can't wait for finals' action on Saturday!

• Women: Semi finals begin at 9:00. Players must check in for match by 9:00 AM. Jenkins v Porter and Adams v Kordolaimi.
• Men: Semi finals will follow Women's. Men's will not play before 10:00 AM. Men must check in by 10:00 AM. Baradach v Boyce and Ybarra v Wiegand
• Mixed Doubles: Semi finals will follow Men's. Mixed will not play before 12:00 PM. Mixed Doubles must check in 12:00 PM. Hagar-Porter v Alda X 2 and Reeves-Wynn v Adams X 2.

Incredible matches on Thursday! Results are now posted. Good luck Friday in the semi finals!

Super matches on Wednesday! Results are now posted. Good luck Thursday!

• Men's quarterfinals begin at 9:00/9:15 AM (see draw for time).
• Women's quarterfinals will follow Men's, but not before 10:00 AM. Women are to check in by 10:00 AM.
• Mixed Doubles quarterfinals will follow Women's, but not before 12:00 PM. Mixed Doubles are to check in by 12:00 PM.

Incredible second day of tennis! Men's and Women's rounds of 16, plus Mixed Doubles rounds of 32 and 16 are scheduled for Wednesday. Tuesday results are posted. Check draws for withdrawal/walkover updates. Good luck Wednesday!

Great tennis on the first day of play! Tomorrow is sure to be even more exciting. Monday results are posted. Be sure to check draws for updates due to withdrawals. Good luck Tuesday!

All players will be required to present a valid photo identification at check in.

All players are required to complete a US Open National Playoffs Player Release and Consent Form prior to check-in.

Draws are now posted. Good luck!

• Men's Singles has two seeded players.
• Women's Singles and Mixed did not have sufficient information to seed the required minimum of two-players.

General Schedule:

• Sunday: Check-in at Arlington Tennis Center, 6:00-8:00 PM. Check-in is primarily for Men, but Women and Mixed may also check in.
• Monday: Check-in continues 8:00-9:00 AM. Men's play for rounds 128 and 64. See draws for match times. Player social on site from 3:00-5:00 PM (light refreshments and both soft and adult beverages). Check-in resumes 5:00-7:00 PM for Women and Mixed.
• Tuesday: Check-in resumes 8:00-9:00 AM for Women (and Mixed). Men's and Women's rounds of 32. See draws for match times. Check-in resumes 5:00-7:00 PM for Mixed.
• Wednesday: Check-in resumes 8:00-9:00 AM for Mixed. Men's and Women's round of 16, Mixed round of 32 and 16. See draws for match times.
• Thursday: Only Men's quarter final match times are listed on the draws. Women and Mixed follow Order of Play. Men's quarter finals begin at 9:00 AM. Women's quarter finals will follow Men's, but not before 10:00 AM. Women are to check in and be ready to play by 10:00 AM. Mixed quarter finals will follow Women's, but not before 12:00 PM. Mixed are to check in and be ready to play by 12:00 PM.
• Friday: Only Women's semi final match times are listed on the draws. Men and Mixed follow Order of Play. Women's semi finals begin at 9:00 AM. Men's semi finals will follow Women's, but not before 10:00 AM. Men are to check in and be ready to play by 10:00 AM. Mixed semi finals will follow Men's, but not before 12:00 PM. Mixed are to check in and be ready to play by 12:00 PM.
• Saturday: Only Men's final match times are listed on the draws. Women and Mixed follow Order of Play. Men's finals begin at 9:00 AM. Women's finals will follow Men's, but not before 10:00 AM. Women are to check in and be ready to play by 10:00 AM. Mixed finals will follow Women's, but not before 12:00 PM. Mixed are to check in and be ready to play by 12:00 PM.

The selection process for this tournament is complete. All players who were selected should have received a confirmation email from TennisLink. If the email included other information regarding your entry, please follow the directions in the email. Thank you!

Welcome to the 2012 US Open Texas Sectional Qualifying Tournament at Arlington Tennis Center! This event is hosted by USTA Texas, with Steve Cobb, Director of Competitive Tennis, USTA Texas, serving as the Section Representative. If you have any questions about ATC or the tournament, please contact Arlington Tennis Center at 817-459-6163 or via email at atc@arlingtontx.gov . We look forward to seeing you at Arlington Tennis Center in June. Good luck!

Crowne Plaza Suites in Arlington is the official sponsor hotel for Arlington Tennis Center in 2012. Crowne Plaza Suites in Arlington is a full-service hotel near the entertainment district in Arlington and is located just eight miles from ATC. Crowne Plaza Arlington features free Wi-Fi, shuttle, full-service restaurant and bar, room service, a business center, concierge service, a fitness center and a heated indoor pool. Reserve your room by calling 817-394-5000 and be sure to use code ARLINGTON TENNIS CENTER to receive the special $99 rate for king or double suites.

This website contains important information about the 2012 US Open Texas Sectional Qualifying Tournament at Arlington Tennis Center, June 18-23. Additional detailed information may be found on the US Open National Playoffs general information site.

• This tournament is part of the US Open National Playoffs – a series of tournaments that gives any person 14 years of age or older who meets the eligibility requirements the opportunity to earn a singles wild card entry to compete in the US Open Qualifying Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, August 17-20, 2012,
or a mixed doubles team entry into the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship that begins August 29, 2012.
• Participating USTA sections will run a men’s, women’s and mixed doubles US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament between April 1 and July 4, 2012.
• Singles draws will be best-of-three tiebreak sets, single elimination.
• Mixed doubles matches will consist of two tie-break sets, no-ad scoring, with a match tie-break in lieu of a third set (first team to 10 points), single elimination. (Note: At deuce, the male player will serve to the opposing male player and the female player will serve to the opposing female player.)
• Singles format may be adjusted due to weather issues.
• Within each division, the top two players/teams will be seeded based on their ATP/WTA computer ranking (if any).
• The winner of each US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament in each division (men’s singles, women’s singles, mixed doubles) will advance to the US Open National Playoffs Championships in their respective division taking place in New Haven, CT at Yale University during the New Haven Open, a WTA event (August 17-20 for singles, August 22-25 for mixed doubles).
• At the US Open National Playoffs Championship at the New Haven Open, a maximum of 16 players in the men's and women's draws, and a maximum of 16 teams in the mixed doubles draw, will compete in a single elimination tournament.
• The winner of each Singles Championship (one male, one female) will receive a wild card entry to compete in the 2012 US Open Qualifying Tournament (August 21-24) and the winner of the Mixed Doubles Championship (one team) will receive a wild card entry to compete in the 2012 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship (commencing August 29) at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
• For more information, visit the US Open National Playoffs general information site.

See below for information (e.g., seeding process, match formats, match check-in, site map and the US Open National Playoffs Championship.

• Players must be 14 years of age or older (as of August 27, 2012).
• Open to Amateurs and Professionals.
• U.S. citizenship is not required.
• No domicile restrictions for players
• A player must be a current USTA member and must maintain his/her membership through and inclusive of August 27, 2012.
• All players must be in good standing with the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
• Able/non-able bodied players may compete alongside one another and shall abide by their respective rules of play.
• A player may only enter and compete in one (1) US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament during a calendar year in each division. Players competing in men’s singles or women’s singles and also in mixed doubles may opt to compete at different US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournaments (one for Men’s Singles or Women’s Singles and one for Mixed Doubles).
• Participation in the 2012 US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournaments or the 2012 US Open National Playoffs Championship shall not impact a player’s ability to secure a Main Draw Wild Card into the 2012 US Open Qualifying Tournament, or receive a Direct Acceptance into the 2012 US Open Singles Championship or 2012 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship.

• Players are only allowed to enter and compete in one (1) 2012 US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament during a calendar year in each division. Players competing in men’s singles or women’s singles and also in mixed doubles may opt to compete at different US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournaments (one for Men’s Singles or Women’s Singles and one for Mixed Doubles).
• Players competing in mixed doubles in a US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament must play with the same partner for all matches they are eligible to compete in as part of the 2012 US Open National Playoffs series (i.e., Sectional Qualifying Tournament, Mixed Doubles Championship, US Open Mixed Doubles Championship) and no substitutions shall be allowed under any circumstances after the entry close date. Prior to the entry close date, players may change partners via TennisLink.
• If a player is not accepted in a 2012 US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament once the “Lottery Selection Process” is run, then the player shall have the ability to enter another 2012 US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament that still has open registration (if any).
• If a player withdraws online from a previously entered 2012 US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament prior to the entry close date, then the player shall have the ability to enter another 2012 US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament that still has open registration (if any).
• If a player withdraws from a previously entered 2012 US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament after the entry close date, then the player shall not have the ability to enter another 2012 US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament that still has open registration (if any).

The tournament director for each US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament will run a "Lottery Selection Process" via TennisLink within 24 hours after the entry close date which will automatically accept all entries if the total number of entries into the tournament is less than or equal to 256 for men's singles, less than or equal to 256 for women's singles, and less than or equal to 128 for mixed doubles.

• If the total number of entries into the tournament is greater than the above, then the "Lottery Selection Process" will determine accepted entries at random.
• A player's entry fee (credit/debit card payment) will only be processed if he/she is accepted into the US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament.
• All players accepted into the US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament will receive an email notification via TennisLink indicating as such and the Competitors will be posted online once the "Lottery Selection Process" is run.
• All players not accepted into the US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament will receive an email notification via TennisLink indicating as such once the "Lottery Selection Process" is run.

US Open Texas Sectional Qualifying Tournament

• The US Open Texas Sectional Qualifying Tournament is this tournament. The men's, women's and mixed doubles winners will advance to the US Open National Playoffs Championship at the New Haven Open at Yale University.

US Open National Playoffs Championship

• The winners of the 16 Sectional Qualifying Tournaments in men's, women's and mixed doubles advance to play in the US Open National Playoffs Championship at the New Haven Open at Yale University.
• The men's and women's singles draws will play August 17-20.
• The mixed doubles draw will play August 22-25.

US Open Qualifying Tournament

• The one male and one female winner from the US Open National Playoffs Championship will advance to the US Open Qualifying Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, August 21-24, 2012.

US Open Mixed Doubles Championship

• The one winning team from the mixed doubles US Open National Playoffs Championship will advance to the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

The National Tournament Director shall contact the winners of each US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament with a formal invitation to compete in the US Open National Playoffs Championship at the New Haven Open and review the necessary details to confirm their participation.

• Should the winner of a US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament elect not to compete in the US Open National Playoffs Championship for any reason, the runner-up of the respective US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament shall be invited to attend.
• Should the runner-up elect not to compete in the US Open National Playoffs Championship for any reason, the Sectional Association shall waive their US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament spot in the respective US Open National Playoffs Championship.
• There shall be no additional entry fee required for the players to compete in the US Open National Playoffs Championship at the New Haven Open at Yale University (Men's, Women's or Mixed).
• For more information, visit the US Open National Playoffs general information site.
• All players competing in a US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament shall be responsible for all costs and expenses associated with their participation (e.g., travel, accommodations, meals, etc.).

• Following the conclusion of each men's and women's US Open National Playoffs Championship at the New Haven Open at Yale University, the men's and women's singles winners will be contacted with a formal invitation to compete in the US Open Qualifying Tournament and review the necessary details to confirm his/her participation.
• Following the conclusion of the mixed doubles US Open National Playoffs Championship at the New Haven Open at Yale University, the winning team will be contacted with a formal invitation to compete in the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship and review the necessary details to confirm his/her participation.
• Should the winner(s) of a US Open National Playoffs Championship elect not to compete in the US Open Qualifying Tournament, or the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship for any reason, the runner-up shall be invited to compete.
• Should the runner-up elect not to compete for any reason, then the winner of the playoff match for third place shall be invited to compete.
• Should the third place finisher elect not to compete for any reason, then the fourth place finisher shall be invited to compete.
• Should the fourth place finisher elect not to compete for any reason, the designated wild card shall be used at the USTA’s sole and absolute discretion.
• The one (1) male, one (1) female and one (1) mixed doubles team who accepts the wild card entry into the US Open Qualifying Tournament/Mixed Doubles Championship shall be responsible for all costs and expenses associated with their participation (e.g., travel, accommodations, meals, etc.).
• Anyone competing at the 2012 US Open must sign a standard entry form before being allowed to compete.
• The draw size for the 2012 US Open National Playoffs will be a maximum of 17 players/teams in each division.
• For more information, visit the US Open National Playoffs general information site.

All US Open National Playoff events shall be included in the USTA National Rankings for Professional Tennis ("Top 500 List"). Players shall only receive points by reaching the quarterfinal, semifinal or final round of any US Open National Playoffs event, according to the guidelines established by the USTA. The USTA reserves the right to make changes to the tournaments used and the point structure at any time.

Entry for each 2012 US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament must be completed online through TennisLink prior to the entry close date. In 2012, entry shall be open for all 2012 US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournaments on March 15, 2012 and close no later than ten (10) days prior to the start of the tournament. The deadline for this tournament is June 4, 11:59 PM. Late entries will not be accepted after the entry close date under any circumstances, and no alternates shall be allowed (even to replace withdrawals).

• All players must be current members of the USTA and their USTA Membership must be valid through and inclusive of 8/29/11.
• Players who need a USTA Membership or need to renew their existing membership will be directed to do so during the online registration process for the tournament.
• Players may compete in any US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament regardless of their membership section.
• For more information, visit the US Open National Playoffs general information site.

The deadline for this tournament is June 4, 2012, 11:59 PM. Late entries will not be accepted after the entry close date under any circumstances and no alternates shall be allowed (even to replace withdrawals).

• A player’s entry fee shall only be processed if he/she is accepted into the 2012 US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament.
• Men’s or Women's Singles Only = $100.00 per player
• Mixed Doubles Only = $120.00 per team ($60.00 per player)
• Mixed Doubles & Men’s or Women's Singles = $160.00 per player
• For players competing in Mixed Doubles, it will be the responsibility of one of the team members to register and pay for both players during the online registration process.
• The entry fees do not include the TennisLink processing fee.

• A player may withdraw online before the entry close date without penalty, as a player’s entry fee will only be processed once the “Lottery Selection Process” has been run through TennisLink after the entry close date and he/she is accepted into this tournament.
• A player may not withdraw online after the entry close date.
• Withdrawals after the deadline must be in writing via email to atc@arlingtontx.gov.
• If a player withdraws after the entry close date by contacting the Sectional Tournament Director (Sheryl Osborn for this tournament), he/she is not entitled to receive a refund.
• A player should not withdraw from a US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament except for illness, injury, personal emergency, or previously authorized entry into another tournament.
• If a seeded player/team withdraws more than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the start of the first match of the tournament, the player/team who would have been seeded next will be placed on the vacated line and that player’s/team’s original line will become a bye. If a seeded player/team withdraws less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the start of the first match of the tournament, it will result in a walkover.
• For more information, visit the US Open National Playoffs general information site.

All players who are accepted in the US Open Texas Sectional Qualifying Tournament are asked to complete a biographical form. Competitors may also email a photo (JPG, one per player) to atc@arlingtontx.gov as a supplement to their player bio.

All players are required to complete a US Open National Playoffs Player Release and Consent Form prior to the player's first match. You will be asked for the Player Release and Consent Form upon check-in at the tournament, so please bring the completed form with you.

US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament matches:

• Singles draws - best-of-three tiebreak sets, single elimination
• Mixed doubles draws - two no-ad sets, with a match tie-break in lieu of third set
• All draws - single elimination
• If the Referee needs to take steps to shorten the tournament (i.e. due to inclement weather, health concerns, or safety concerns) to keep the tournament on schedule, singles may switch to any other scoring method (i.e., No-Ad Scoring, 10-Point Match Tiebreak in lieu of final set or Pro Sets) with prior approval by the National Tournament Director or authorized representative. Note: The event may not switch to any other scoring method for the Mixed Doubles competition.
• For more information, visit the US Open National Playoffs general information site.

Applicants are players who have registered for this tournament. Once the selection process has been complete, Competitors will indicate players who are entered in the tournament.

The draw size at each US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament will be a maximum of two hundred and fifty six (256) in singles and 128 in mixed doubles.

• The draw at each tournament will take place no later than two (2) days prior to the start of the tournament.
• For more information, visit the US Open National Playoffs general information site.

• Players competing in a US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament will be seeded based on their ATP/WTA computer ranking (if any).
• Within each division, the top two (2) players/teams will be seeded using their ATP/WTA computer ranking (if any).
• To be seeded, players must have an ATP/WTA singles ranking.
• To be seeded in Mixed Doubles, both members of the team must have an ATP/WTA doubles ranking.
• The computer ranking list used for seeding is generated seven days prior to the Monday of the tournament week.
• If sufficient information is not available to seed at least two players/teams in each division, the division will not have any seeds.

A match shall neither start nor a suspended match resume before 8 am or after 10 pm.

Beginning with the Men’s and Women's Singles Quarter Finals, and the Mixed Doubles Semi Finals, we will be using Order of Play for scheduling matches. Those matches will not have times listed on the draws. The tentative schedule will be to hold Quarter Final matches on Thursday, June 21, Semi Final matches on Friday, June 22, and the Final matches on Saturday, June 23.

Results will be uploaded to this tournament website frequently each day, as scores are reported. Daily results will also be sent to area newspapers and posted on Facebook (Arlington Tennis Center-Texas) and Twitter (TennisArlington).

Tournament check-in for all players will be at Arlington Tennis Center. At tournament check-in, players will receive important tournament information, copies of the draw and tournament gifts.

• Tournament check in will tentatively begin Sunday evening, June 17, from 6:00-8:00 pm, and continue Monday morning, June 18 from 8:00-9:00 am.
• Players with matches beginning later in the week may have adjusted check-in times that will be updated/listed once the schedule is determined.
• Players must check themselves in for the tournament, and all players will be required to present a valid photo identification at check-in.
• All players are required to complete a US Open National Playoffs Player Release and Consent Form prior to check-in.

All players will be required to present a valid photo identification at check in.

Players must check in at the tournament desk for each match. 15+ minutes prior to scheduled match time is recommended.

Arlington Tennis Association and Arlington Tennis Center will be hosting a special player and USTA member 'welcome' reception on site during the week of the tournament. Day and time are TBA. Adult beverages and light refreshments will be served. Enjoy the reception straight off the courts, or stop by Arlington Tennis Center.

Arlington Tennis Center is pleased to offer special amenities for our US Open Sectional Qualifying Players:

• Emergency Care: Arlington Tennis Center is located directly across the street from Medical Center of Arlington, one of our area's largest hospitals. In addition, Medical Center of Arlington has a state-of-the art Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center that we hope you do not ever need to see.
• Photographer: A professional sports photographer, Dan Wozniak, will be on site during the tournament. Mr. Wozniak specializes in sports photography. Visit his website for more information. Players: If your family and friends would like to order photos, but they will not be able to attend, they may also email atc@arlingtontx.gov to request that he be sure to take pictures specifically of you.
• Player Gifts: Players will receive several gifts at check-in, including water bottles and area coupons.
• Scorekeepers: Players will use scorekeepers on court during matches to avoid scoring disputes. Each court will also have an identification board on the gate to list current match players.
• Stringing: Arlington Tennis Center's stringing staff is among the most experienced in our area. We will have a stringer on site throughout the tournament for quick stringing turn-around.
• Trainer: Arlington Tennis Center has arranged a partnership with the University of Texas at Arlington's Athletic Department to provide a trainer on site during the primary hours of the tournament. We sincerely hope that you do not require the trainer's services.
• Wireless Internet: Arlington Tennis Center is pleased to provide free wireless Internet to our guests.

All Matches are scheduled to be played at Arlington Tennis Center.

• A LIMITED number of practice courts will be available at ATC free of charge throughout the tournament.
• Practice courts may be reserved in half-hour, half-court increments. Please contact one of our Customer Service Representatives at the ATC front counter to reserve practice courts: 817-459-6163
• In addition to practice courts at Arlington Tennis Center, area park courts are available on a first come, first served basis.
• Players may also arrange on court time for warm-ups with one of our teaching staff. Contact our Customer Service Representatives at 817-459-6163 to arrange court time with one of our pros, or email atc@arlingtontx.gov. Please be sure to include your name, contact phone number, as well as specific days/times for which you are requesting court time or warm-up.

The Referee for this US Open Sectional Qualifying event is Susan Wertenberger. Ms. Wertenberger is an ITF White Badge Referee, and she is a certified Chair official, Lines person, Referee and ITA (Collegiate) official. Ms. Wertenberger is also a USTA Sectional Trainer Evaluator, and she has worked at many major ITF events, including the US Open and Indian Wells.

• All officials working at this event are USTA Certified officials.
• The USTA Code of Conduct and Point Penalty System will be strictly enforced.
• Matches through the semi-finals will be player-officiated, with a roving official for every three courts. The Singles and Mixed Final matches will be officiated by a Chair Umpire and a crew of five Linespersons.
• For more information, visit the US Open National Playoffs information site.

The Tournament Committees for this event consist of the following persons:

Tournament Committee

• Sectional Representative, Steve Cobb, Director of Competitive Tennis, USTA Texas
• Tournament Director, Sheryl Osborn
• Tournament Referee, Susan Wertenberger
• Tournament Deputy Referee, Robert Dunivan
• Arlington Tennis Center Assistant Manager, Lisa Williams

Appeals Committee

• Sectional Representative, Steve Cobb, Director of Competitive Tennis, USTA Texas
• Sectional Representative, Steve Cobb, Director of Competitive Tennis, USTA Texas
• Tournament Director, Sheryl Osborn
• Arlington Tennis Center Assistant Manager, Lisa Williams

Wilson US Open balls are the official balls for this tournament.

Given the amateur status and/or age of players eligible to compete in the US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournaments, prize money may not be awarded at this tournament. The USTA will provide a trophy for the winner and runner-up. For more information, visit the US Open National Playoffs general information site.

USTA Texas is the organizer of this event. Official sponsors of this include USTA, Wilson, Olympus, Arlington Parks and Recreation, Arlington Tennis Center and Arlington Tennis Association.

Arlington Tennis Center is a public facility located at located at 500 W. Mayfield Rd., Arlington TX 76014. ATC features 20 outdoor lighted tennis courts and a full-service proshop. We carry the latest in tennis equipment and accessories, and Arlington Tennis Center's men's and women's locker rooms have showers available. Visit ATC's website to learn more about the facility.

USTA Texas is located at 8105 Exchange Drive in Austin, Texas 78754 (phone 512-443-1334). USTA Texas is a not-for-profit volunteer organization with over 53,000 individual members and 564 organizational members. Established in 1895, USTA Texas has been one of the 17 sections of the United States Tennis Association, the governing body of tennis in America. USTA Texas is the fastest growing of the 17 sections and features a pathway of tennis programs for beginning, recreational and competitive juniors, adults and seniors. With over 26 staff members and hundreds of volunteers, USTA Texas is devoted to promoting and developing the growth of tennis in Texas.

• Alcoholic Beverages: Alcoholic Beverages are prohibited on the property (including the parking lot).
• Cell Phones: Please note that players may NOT use cell phones on court or at the tournament desk. Please turn them OFF. Spectators who use cell phones on the property should be mindful of whether their conversations interfere with tournament play (in which case, they will be asked to leave the area or turn the phone off) or normal business operations of the facility. Thank you for your cooperation.
• Dress Code: We ask that all players and spectators wear traditional attire appropriate for a family tennis environment. All guests (players and spectators) are required to wear shirts (including ladies wearing shirts over sports bras), and no bare stomachs / abdomens. Shorts and skirts should be of an appropriate length, as well. Players who do not dress appropriately will be asked to adjust their attire.
• Pets: Pets are prohibited in the Arlington Tennis Center proshop/building and inside the fenced areas around the courts.
• Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in the Arlington Tennis Center proshop/building & inside the fenced areas around the courts.
• Spectators: We welcome spectators for this event! However, spectators are not allowed on court at any time.
• Water: Water coolers will be placed on courts for this event at Arlington Tennis Center. Players will also be given free sports bottles in their gift bags at check-in, and a commercial ice machine and water fountain are located on the west patio. Players and guests are also welcome to purchase bottled water, fountain drinks, sports drinks and juices in the proshop, and players may bring their own water jugs on court.

For air travel, visit DFW International Airport or Dallas Love Field Airport.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car will be offering 5% off regular retail rates, plus additional discounts for weekend rentals, for our visitors. Visitors may also have the car available for pickup at the hotel, instead of the airport, to save additionally on taxes and fees. To receive the discounted rates, please book on-line at this Enterprise Rent-A-Car. No additional code is necessary.

Arlington is home to some of the finest restaurants in Texas! Visit Arlington Visitor Information for a sampling of the delicious cuisine our town has to offer! In addition to dine-in restaurants, a number of convenience food businesses (e.g., Subway, Wendy's, Burger King, Sonic) are within one-three blocks of ATC.

• Visit Arlington Visitor Information for the inside scoop on our fantastic local area attractions, including Six Flags over Texas and Hurricane Harbor waterpark.
• If shopping is your "bag," swing by The Parks at Arlington, or Arlington Highlands, to map out your mall experience. Of course, cruise by Cowboy Stadium and Texas Rangers Ballpark.

Weather/Rain: Texas is hot in June. Hydrate before, during and after matches. For rain delay info, please call 817-459-6166. The recorded message at that number, along with this website, will be updated regularly. Regardless of rain, players are asked to be prepared to play at their scheduled time.