DCTA Australian Open

Men's Open Players: Because of a late withdrawal, please re-check match times. I have moved all matches to Saturday for your convenience.

Draws have been posted. Please double check your times.

Seeding for events was based off of the Final Tournament rankings for NC for 2009.

The Australian Open is the first of five tournaments sponsored each year by the Downeast Community Tennis Association. In the first four tournaments participants earn "dollars" which accumulate throughout the year. These "dollars" are equal to those paid the actual players in the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open. They may be used to "buy" tennis items at a silent auction held at the final tournament of the year, the Masters. Only the top players are invited to this prestigious event. All Australian Open matches will be played at the beautiful River Birch Tennis Center conviently located on the grounds of Evans Park at 513 W. Arlington Blvd., in Greenville, NC. A wholesome lunch will be served on Saturday. All matches will be the best 2 out of 3 sets, with the 3rd a championship tie-breaker. Join us for a fun filled, competitive weekend of tennis while adding valuable points toward your State ranking as this is a sanctioned event. This Australian Open also features non-sanctioned Mens/Womens 2.5 singles matches. This permits inexperienced players to join the fun without having the expense of joining the USTA.

DIRECTIONS FROM KINSTON: North on Hwy 11 to Arlington Blvd. Turn right, and go 0.5 mile to Evans Park on right. DIRECTIONS FROM WASHINGTON: West on Hwy 264. Turn left on Greenville Blvd. Go 5.75 miles to Arlington Blvd. Turn right and go 0.9 miles to Evans Park DIRECTIONS FROM NEW BERN: North on Hwy 43. Turn left on Firetower Rd. Go to 1st traffic light (approx 0.25 mile) Turn right on Arlington Blvd. and go 2.5 mile to Evans Park on left. DIRECTIONS FROM RALEIGH/WILSON: East on Hwy 264 Alt. Turn left on Hwy 11. Go 1.3 miles to Arlington Blvd. Turn right and go 0.5 mile to Evans Park on right.

JUNIORS: You are encouraged to participate. If you are not sure of what NTRP level to enter, please contact the Tournament Director!

DOUBLES: If you are interested in playing doubles and cannot find a partner, please contact the Tournament Director.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The DCTA is a non-profit organization that promotes tennis in the old Down East region of Eastern North Carolina. Your entry will help us fund different programs to grow tennis! Thanks to all who enter and help!