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Saturday Final Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in the US Open Texas Sectional Qualifying Tournament at Arlington Tennis Center! We truly appreciated you playing in this event and visiting Arlington over the last six days.
Congratulations to all of our finalists! Results are now posted.
Men's Singles
Artem Baradach (Dallas) defeated Juan Moreiras (San Antonio) in a long three-set match, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2.
Women's Singles
Mashona Washington (Houston) defeated Rosalia Alda (Round Rock) in an exciting two-set match, 6-4, 7-5.
Mixed Doubles
Samantha Adams (New Braunfels)/Harrison Adams (New Braunfels) defeated Lenka Broosova (Kerrville)/Jordan Rux (Austin) in a three-set thriller, 5-7, 7-5, 1-0(7)
Congratuatlions, again, to all our winners, and thanks to everyone for playing in the tournament.
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Friday Results
Friday results are now posted.
- Men's final matches begin at 9:00 AM Saturday. Juan Moreiras (San Antonio) will play Artem Baradach (Dallas).
- Women's final matches will follow the men's final matches on Saturday. Women are to check in by 10:00 AM. Mashona Washington (Houston) will play Rosalia Alda (Round Rock).
- Mixed doubles final matches will follow the women's final matches on Saturday. Mixed doubles finalists are to check in by 1:30 PM. Broosova (Kerrville)/Rux (Austin) will play Adams/Adams (New Braunfels).
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Thursday Results
Thursiday results are now posted.
- Women's semi final matches begin at 9:00 AM Friday.
- Men's semi final matches will follow the women's semi final matches on Friday. Men are to check in by 10:00 AM.
- Mixed doubles semi final matches will follow the Men's semi final matches on Friday. Mixed doubles semi finals Kilgo/Kilgo v Broosova/Rux are to check in by 1:45p. Mixed doubles Adams/Adams v Alda/Alda are to check in by 1:00 PM.
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Wednesday Results
Wednesday results are now posted.
- Men's quarterfinal matches begin at 9:00 AM Thursday.
- Women's quarterfinal matches follow the men's matches on Thursday. Women are to check in by 10:00 AM.
- Mixed doubles quarterfinal matches will follow the women's quarterfinals on Thursday. Mixed doubles players are to check in by 1:00 PM.
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Tuesday Results
Tuesday results for Men's Singles first round and round of 32 are now posted. Women's Singles begins Wednesday, Men's Singles continues and Mixed Doubles begins. Good luck!
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No Rain Delays
as of 7:45 AM, there are no rain delays for this tournament. This website and the information line, 817-459-6166, will be updated if the situation changes.
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Photo ID
All players will be required to present a valid photo identification at check in.
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Player Release Form
All players are required to submit a completed US Open National Playoffs Player Release and Consent Form prior to participating in the tournament. Please print and complete the Player Release and Consent Form, and bring it with you to check in.
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Withdrawal Updates
The draws will be updated with withdrawals as the information is available. Remember that no refunds are given after the deadline passes.
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Draws Posted
Draws for this event are now posted. Good luck, and we look forward to seeing you next week.
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Order of Play
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.
Thursday will begin with the Men’s Singles Quarter Finals at 9:00 AM (check in by 9:00 AM), followed by the Women’s Quarter Finals (check in by 10:00 AM). The Mixed Quarter Finals has a set start time at 1:00 PM (check in by 1:00 PM), though matches may be delayed if players are involved in lengthy Men’s and Women’s Singles Quarter Final matches.
Friday will begin with the Women’s Singles Semi Finals at 9:00 AM, followed by the Men’s Singles Semi Finals (check in by 10:00 AM). The Mixed Doubles Semi Finals will not begin before 1:00 PM (check in by 1:00 PM) and may be delayed if players are involved in lengthy Men’s and Women’s Singles Semi Final matches.
Saturday will begin with the Men’s Singles Finals at 9:00 AM, followed by the Women’s Singles Finals (check in by 10:00 AM). The Mixed Doubles Semi Finals will not begin before 1:00 PM (check in by 1:00 PM) and may be delayed if players are involved in lengthy Men’s and Women’s Finals.
Players will be given detailed Order of Play information, as needed, and the Order of Play will also be posted on this website.
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Seeding
Sufficient information was not available for any of the events to seed the required two players. No events will be seeded.
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Player Bios
All players who are accepted in the US Open Texas Sectional Qualifying Tournament are asked to complete a biographical form. Competitor may also email a photo (JPG, one per player) to
atc@arlingtontx.gov as a supplement to their player bio.
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Selection Process Complete
Congratulations! The Selection process for the US Open Texas Sectional Qualifying Tournament is complete. All eligible players have been accepted in the tournament.
Note: Players' credit cards were not charged until the Selection process was completed today. Players whose cards could not be processed were notified by email from USTA-Active. Those players should contact
Arlington Tennis Center
this week, 817-459-6163, and arrange for payment. Players may speak with the customer service representative who answers the phone.
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Tentative Schedule
Due to the draw sizes, match play will not begin until Tuesday for Men, and Wednesday for Women/Mixed. Men's tournament check-in will be Monday evening, and Women's/Mixed tournament check-in will be on Tuesday evening. See schedule below:
Monday, June 20
- Men's tournament check-in 2:00-8:00 PM (Women who arrive early may also check in)
Tuesday, June 21
Wednesday, June 22
- Women's matches begin (first round and round of 16)
- Men's matches continue (round of 16)
- Mixed first round
Thursday, June 23
- Men's Quarters
- Women's Quarters
- Mixed Quarters
Friday, June 24
- Women's Semis
- Men's Semis
- Mixed Semis
Saturday, June 25
- Men's Finals
- Women's Finals
- Mixed Finals
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Player Release Form
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.
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Tournament Information
Seeding will be completed this week. Draws will be posted by Friday, June 17, 8:00 AM. See below for additional information (e.g., seeding process, match formats, match check-in, site map and the US Open National Playoffs Championship.
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Deadline
The deadline for this tournament has passed. No late entries can be accepted.
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Welcome!
Welcome to the 2011 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!
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General Information
This website contains important information about the 2011 US Open Texas Sectional Qualifying Tournament at Arlington Tennis Center, June 20-25. 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 23-26, 2011,
or a mixed doubles team entry into the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship.
- Participating USTA sections will run a men’s, women’s and mixed doubles US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament between April 1 and July 4.
- 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, part of the Olympus US Open Series (August 18-21 for singles, August 24-27 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 2011 US Open Qualifying Tournament (August 23-26) and the winner of the Mixed Doubles Championship (one team) will receive a wild card entry to compete in the 2011 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship (commencing August 31) at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
- For more information, visit the US Open National Playoffs general information site.
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Tournament Key
US Open Texas Sectional Qualifying Tournament
US Open National Playoffs Championship
US Open Qualifying Tournament
US Open Mixed Doubles Championship
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Sectional Winners
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.
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National Playoffs
- 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 2011 US Open must sign a standard entry form before being allowed to compete.
- For more information, visit the US Open National Playoffs general information site.
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Eligibility
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Deadline
The deadline for this tournament is June 6, 2011, 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).
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Entering the Tournament
Entry for each 2011 US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament must be completed online through TennisLink prior to the entry close date. In 2011, entry shall be open for all 2011 US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournaments on March 15, 2011 and close no later than ten (10) days prior to the start of the tournament. The deadline for this tournament is June 6, 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).
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Congratulations to Justin Maurer of Katy, TX!
Justin was the first person
to register for this tournament!
Justin will receive a $25 gift card from Arlington Tennis Center!
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Entries open 12:01 AM, March 15, 2011.
Be the first to register
for the men's, women's or mixed doubles events,
and receive a $25 gift card from Arlington Tennis Center!
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Fees
- A player’s entry fee shall only be processed if he/she is accepted into the 2011 US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament.
- Men’s or Women's Singles Only = $125.00 per player
- Mixed Doubles Only = $150.00 per team ($75.00 per player)
- Mixed Doubles & Men’s or Women's Singles = $200.00 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.
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USTA Membership Required
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Entry Restrictions
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Selection Process
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.
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Daily Results
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).
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Hotel and Traffic Notice for June 20-22 and June 24-25
The Texas Rangers will be hosting the
Houston Astros on June 20-22,
and the
New York Mets on June 24-25.
Please plan ahead, make your hotel reservations early, and allow extra time to arrive at your match.
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Courtyard Marriott Arlington South
and
Residence Inn Arlington South
Courtyard Marriott Arlington South is new hotel in South Arlington just off I-20 / S. Cooper St. and located just one mile from Arlington Tennis Center. Courtyard Marriott Arlington South offers too many amenities to list, so visit the hotel website for full information. Reserve your room on-line, or call 817-465-5599 (toll free 888-682-1235) to make reservations, and be sure to use code VGRC GENR ARLINGTON TENNIS CNTR to receive the special $99 rate.
Residence Inn Arlington South is another new hotel in South Arlington at I-20 / S. Cooper St, just next door to Courtyard Marriott Arlington South, Residence Inn Arlington South is also located just one mile from Arlington Tennis Center. Again, too many amenities to list, so visit the hotel website for full information. To receive discounted rates, call the hotel directly at 817-465-2244 (toll free 800-331-3131), and be sure to use code Arlington Tennis Center to receive the special $109 rate.
Both Courtyard Marriott Arlington South and Residence Inn Arlington South are within walking distance to/from The Parks at Arlington and Arlington Highlands, with dozens of shopping, dining and entertainment options. They also offer free shuttle within six miles (ask for details at the hotels).
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Additional Hotels
- Courtyard Marriott/Entertainment District is located just six miles from Arlington Tennis Center. Courtyard Marriott/Entertainment District features dozens of amenities, FREE wireless Internet in the lobby and FREE high-speed Internet in the rooms, INDOOR and OUTDOOR pools, laundry facilities, spacious rooms and location, location, location! Courtyard Marriott/Entertainment District is in the heart of the Entertainment District, across the street from the Texas Rangers Ballpark, blocks from Cowboy Stadium, and less than six miles from Arlington Tennis Center. Call the hotel directly at 817-277-2774 to book your rooms, or visit Courtyard Marriott/Entertainment District to make your reservations on-line. Players MUST use the codes when making reservations to receive special rates:
ATCATCA King rooms (+fold-out couch) $109
ATCATCB Queen/Queen rooms $119
- Holiday Inn Express I-20/Parks Mall is located just two miles from Arlington Tennis Center and across the street from The Parks at Arlington and just blocks from Arlington Highlands. With easy access and too many amenities to list, Holiday Inn Express I-20-Parks Mall is another great hotel option conveniently located near Arlington Tennis Center.
Call Holiday Inn Express I-20/Parks Mall directly at 877 834 3613 to make reservations, and be sure to tell them you are with Arlington Tennis Center to receive special pricing: $89 for regular rooms, and $109 for suites.
- For additional hotels, visit Arlington Visitor Information. Arlington has hotel options in every price range and amenity, from no-frills economy to full-service. Book through this link for special discounts. Come stay with us!
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Air Travel
For air travel, visit DFW International Airport or Dallas Love Field Airport.
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Wheels
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
will be offering 5% off regular retail rates, plus additional discounts for weekend rentals, for our National Open Championship 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.
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Match Format
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.
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Applicants & Competitors
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.
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Draw Size and Seeding
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.- Players competing in a US Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament will be seeded based on their ATP/WTA computer ranking (if any).
- The draw at each tournament will take place no later than two (2) days prior to the start of the tournament.
- A match shall neither start nor a suspended match resume before 8 am or after 10 pm.
- For more information, visit the US Open National Playoffs general information site.
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Withdrawing
- 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.
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Tournament Check-in
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 19, from 6:00-8:00 pm, and continue Monday morning, June 20 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.
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Match Check-in
Players must check in at the tournament desk for each match. 15+ minutes prior to scheduled match time is recommended.
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Player Reception
The USTA Texas and Arlington Tennis Center will be hosting a special player and USTA member reception on site during the week of the tournament. Day and time are TBA. The reception will feature hors d’ oeuvres provided by Ventana Grille, and adult beverages, courtesy of Arlington Tennis Association. Enjoy the reception straight off the courts, or stop by Arlington Tennis Center.
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Site Information
All Matches are scheduled to be played at Arlington Tennis Center.
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Practice Courts
- 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.
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Player Amenities
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, Tessa Kolodny, will be on site during the tournament. Ms. Kolodny specializes in sports photography and has photographed events including USTA Pro Circuits and ATP tournaments, Challengers and Futures. The Challenger of Dallas and the Futures of Mansfield features Ms. Kolodny's work. Visit the Moodswings Photography 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 Ms. Kolodny in advance to request that she be sure to take pictures specifically of you. Email takolodny@gmail.com.
- 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.
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Referee and Officials
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.
- Singles and Mixed Doubles Semifinal and 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.
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Tournament Committees
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
- Sectional Committee Representative, Joyce Dreslin
Appeals Committee
- Sectional Representative, Steve Cobb, Director of Competitive Tennis, USTA Texas
- Tournament Director, Sheryl Osborn
- Sectional Committee Representative, Joyce Dreslin
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Official Ball
Wilson US Open balls are the official balls for this tournament.
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Awards
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.
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Sponsors
USTA Texas is the organizer of this event. Official sponsors of this include USTA, Wilson, Olympus, Arlington Parks and Recreation, Arlington Tennis Center, Ventana Grille and Arlington Tennis Association.
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About ATC
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.
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About USTA Texas
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.
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Advance Planning
- 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.
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Dining
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.
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Local Attractions
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Weather/Rain
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.
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The winner of each 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 at Yale, a WTA event, part of
the Olympus US Open Series (August 18-21 for singles, August 24-27
for mixed doubles).
The winner of each Singles Championship (1 male, 1 female) will
receive a wild card entry to compete in the 2011 US Open Qualifying
Tournament (August 23-26) and the winner of the Mixed Doubles
Championship (1 team) will receive a wild card entry to compete in
the 2011 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship (commencing August 31)
at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Go to usopen.org/nationalplayoffs for additional information.
Good luck!
The tournament director 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 teams for mixed Doubles; and, if applicable, less than or equal to 128 teams for men's doubles, and less than or equal to 128 teams for women's 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 will only be processed if he/she is accepted into the tournament. All players accepted into the tournament will receive an email notification via TennisLink indicating as such and will be posted online once the "Lottery Selection Process" is run. All players not accepted into the tournament will receive an email notification via TennisLink indicating as such once the "Lottery Selection Process" is run.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, June 6, 2011 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 809713511 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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