US Open - Sectional Qualifying (Texas)

Thank you to everyone who played in the 2016 US Open Texas Sectional Qualifying Tournament. We hope everyone had a great time. Final results are now posted. Please visit www.texas.usta.com for tournament highlights, and their Facebook page for outstanding photos.


Note: Winners should review the instructions listed below in OVERVIEW: NATIONAL PLAYOFFS section. Good luck to everyone the rest of the year!

Men's Singles: Eric Rutledge (#3 seed Fort Worth TX) def Henry Gordon (#5 seed New Braunfels TX), 6-2, 6-1
Women's Singles: Fernanda Contreras Gomez (#1 seed Austin TX) def Victoria Flores (#7 seed Fort Dodge IA), 6-3, 2-0 Retired Injury
Men's Doubles: Hunter Johnson (New Braunfels TX) / Yates Johnson (New Braunfels TX) def Joshua Sheehy (Arlington TX) / Parker Wynn (North Richland Hills TX), 2-6, 5-2, 1-0 (8)
Women's Doubles: Kseniya Bardabush (Dallas TX) / Aleksandra Malyarchikova (Dallas TX) def Jessica Aragon (Plano TX) / Tiffany Hollebeck (Plano TX), 6-0, 6-4
Mixed Doubles: Zach Nichols (Fort Worth TX) / Millie Nichols (Amarillo TX) def Fernanda Contreras Gomez (Austin TX) / Henry Gordon (New Braunfels TX), 5-7, 6-3, 1-0 (6)


Outstanding tennis! Congratulations to all winners and runners up. Good luck at the National Playoff Championships!

USTA Texas staff, Shelby Rodriguez and Paul Ryan, took hundreds of great photos throughout the event! If you would like to see them, visit USTA Texas' social media page. Enjoy! more info

Note: Match times will be adjusted, as needed, for players who are playing in more than one event.

Saturday:
- The Men's and Women's Singles Finals will begin at 9:00 AM.
- The Men’s Doubles Final will follow the Men's Singles Final, with check in no later than 10:30 AM.
- The Women's Doubles Final will follow the Women's Singles Final, with check in no later than 10:30 AM.
- The Mixed Doubles Final will follow the Men's and Women's Doubles Finals, with check in no later than 12:00 PM..

Match times may be adjusted due to weather. If rain delays are an issue, updated match times will be posted on the tournament website. Program Status Line: 817-459-6166

As of 6:30 AM, all courts are dry and ready for play. Check in at least 15 minutes before first match.

Friday results are posted. Good luck in the finals on Saturday! See Order of Play section below for check in times Saturday. Note: Note: If weather is an issue, a court status update will be posted on this website and the program information line, 817-459-6166, by 7:00 AM Saturday.

As of 7:00 AM, all courts are dry and ready for play. Check in at least 15 minutes before first match.

Thursday results are posted. Good luck in the semifinals on Friday! if weather is an issue, a court status update will be posted on this website and the program information line, 817-459-6166, by 7:00 AM Friday.

As of 7:00 AM, all courts are dry and ready for play. Check in at least 15 minutes before first match.

Wednesday results are posted. Good luck Thursday! Note: If weather is an issue, a court status update will be posted on this website and the program information line, 817-459-6166, by 7:00 AM Thursday.

As of 7:00 AM, all courts are dry and ready for play. Check in at least 30 minutes before first match. IF YOU ARE PLAYING YOUR FIRST MATCH TODAY, BRING YOUR PHOTO ID AND COMPLETED WAIVER!

Tuesday results are posted. Good luck Wednesday! Note: If weather is an issue, a court status update will be posted on this website and the program information line, 817-459-6166, by 7:00 AM Wednesday.

As of 7:00 AM, all courts are dry and ready for play. Check in at least 30 minutes before first match. IF YOU ARE PLAYING YOUR FIRST MATCH TODAY, BRING YOUR PHOTO ID AND COMPLETED WAIVER!

Monday results are now posted. Good luck Tuesday! Note: If weather is an issue, a court status update will be posted on this website and the program information line, 817-459-6166, by 7:30 AM Tuesday.

As of 6:45 AM, all courts are dry and ready for play. Check in at least 30 minutes before first match. BRING YOUR PHOTO ID AND COMPLETED WAIVER!

As of 8:00 PM on Sunday, we do not expect any delays due to weather on Monday morning. However, weather delays will be posted on this website, as well as on the program information line, 817-459-6166 no later than 7:30 AM on Monday.

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 be any time 8:00 AM-2:00 PM, Monday-Wednesday, June 20-22, but at least 30 minutes prior to first match.
* Players must check themselves in for the tournament.
* Players will be required to present a valid photo identification at check-in. If you do not have a valid photo ID from school or work, plan ahead and get one NOW!
* All players are required to complete a US Open National Playoffs Player Release and Consent Form prior to check-in. Players must bring the COMPLETED form with them to check-in.

All players will be required to present a valid photo identification at check in. Driver License, school ID, passport, work ID, or other document that has photographic proof of the player's identity are all acceptable. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A VALID PHOTO ID, ARRANGE TO GET ONE NOW!

First match check-in is 30+ minutes prior to the match so that player processing can take place. For subsequent matches, players must check in at the tournament desk for each match. Teams are not checked in unless both players are present, and ready to play. 15+ minutes prior to scheduled match time is recommended.

Read the Advance Planning paragraph, with special attention to DRESS CODE, PETS and other facility policies. Players who refuse to comply may be subject to suspension points or asked to leave the facility.

Withdrawals received through 6:00 PM on Sunday, June 19, have been updated on line, and opponents, as well as partners, have been contacted via email. Withdrawals after 6:00 PM on Sunday will not be reflected until Monday morning, after 8:00 AM.

Draws for this event are now posted. Players, including seeds, who withdraw after draws are posted will not be removed from the draw, and opponents will advance. Saturday matches will follow Order of Play, with players receiving report times after their Semi Final matches on Friday. Good luck next week!

Players - we need some background information about you for some great stories from the USTA Texas Marketing Department. Competitors may also email a photo (JPG, one per player) to atc@arlingtontx.gov as a supplement to their bio.
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Seeding has been completed for this tournament. To view seeds, select the Competitors tab, followed by selecting the event you want to view.


No doubles teams had a sufficient number of teams to seed the required minimum of two seeds.

Singles seeding: Reminder that for the US Open Qualifying Tournaments (all Sections), within each singles division, players will now be seeded based on their Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) instead of based on their ATP/WTA ranking. The number of players seeded shall equal a power of two (e.g., 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32). The maximum ratio of players seeded shall be one to three. Seeding information was provided by the national committee assigned for this purpose.

Doubles and Mixed Doubles seeding: Within each doubles division, teams competing in a Sectional Qualifying Tournament shall be seeded based on their combined ATP/WTA computer ranking (if any). Only the top two (2) teams shall be seeded in their respective draws. In order for a team to be seeded, both members of the team must have a ATP/WTA doubles ranking. Again, for this tournament, a sufficient number of seeds was not available in any of the doubles events.

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Entrant processing is now complete. TennisLink processed payments this morning for players accepted in the tournament.

Players whose credit cards could not be processed were sent emails from TennisLink. Those players will need to contact Arlington Tennis Center during regular business hours, 817-459-6163, to arrange for payment. Players who have not paid for their entry fees by Friday, June 10, 5:00 PM, will be removed from their event.

Seeding wiIl be completed no less than one week before the start of the tournament. Draws and scheduling will be done the week of June 13. Draws will tentatively be posted two days before the start of the tournament.

The deadline for this tournament has passed. Per regulation, no late entries can be accepted. The entrant processing will be completed no later than Wednesday morning, June 8.

Welcome to the 2016 US Open Texas Sectional Qualifying Tournament at Arlington Tennis Center! This event is hosted by USTA Texas. 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! more info

Early Bird Gets the CASH Drawing! Enter by May 15, 2016 (11:59 PM) to be entered in a drawing for entry fee reimbursement: One winner each for: Men's and Women's Singles, one winner for a Men's / Women's doubles team (both partners!); one winner for a Mixed doubles team (both partners!)!
. . . . . . And the Winners are:
--- Brian B Nguyen of Coppell, TX for Men's and Women's singles;
--- Kelsey Grambeau of Dallas, TX / Rylie Cox of Rockwall, TX for Men's and Women's doubles; and
--- Nicholas Roy Agritelley of Farmers Branch, TX / Kelsey Grambeau of Dallas, TX for Mixed doubles.

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. more info

Crowne Plaza Suites in Arlington is the official sponsor hotel for Arlington Tennis Center in 2016. 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 $112 rate for king or $119 double suites.

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Globe Life Park (Texas Rangers Ballpark): June 21-22, the Texas Rangers will be hosting Cincinnati Reds. June 24-25, The Texas Rangers will be hosting the Boston Red Sox. Please make hotel reservations early. You may also choose to check traffic conditions and road issues in advance to be sure that you arrive at your match timely. more info

USTA Texas, located in Austin, is a not-for-profit volunteer organization with over 53,000 individual members and over 900 organizational members. Since 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 one of the largest sections and features a Pathway of tennis programs for beginning, recreational and competitive juniors, adults and seniors. With more than 25 staff members and hundreds of volunteers, USTA Texas is devoted to promoting and developing the growth of tennis in Texas. more info

ATC is a public facility featuring 26 outdoor, lighted tennis courts (including six 10 & Under courts) and a full-service proshop. We carry the latest in tennis racquets and other equipment, and we offer prompt stringing service. If you have any questions about ATC or the tournament, please contact us at 817-459-6163, or via email to atc@arlingtontx.gov. We look forward to seeing you at Arlington Tennis Center!

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This event is a US Open Series tournament. Sponsors include USTA and Wilson Racquet Sports. Local sponsors include Arlington Tennis Center, Arlington Parks and Recreation and Texas Health Resources. Arlington Tennis Center sponsors include Crowne Plaza Arlington Inn and Suites.

US Open Texas Sectional Qualifying Tournament
The US Open Texas Sectional Qualifying Tournament is this tournament. The Men's, Women's, Doubles and Mixed Doubles winners will advance to the US Open National Playoffs Championship.

US Open National Playoffs Championship
The winners of the participating Sectional Qualifying Tournaments in Men's, Women's, Doubles and Mixed Doubles advance to play in the US Open National Playoffs Championship in New Haven, Connecticut. The Men's and Women's Singles National Playoff Championships begin August 19, Men's and Women's Doubles begin August 21 and Mixed Doubles begins August 24.

US Open Qualifying Tournament
The one male and one female singles winners from the US Open National Playoffs Championship will advance to the US Open Qualifying Tournament, August 23-26, 2016 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

US Open Doubles and Mixed Doubles Championships
The winning teams from the Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles and Mixed doubles US Open National Playoffs Championship will advance to the US Open Men's, Women's and Mixed Doubles Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Men's and Women's Doubles begin August 30, and Mixed Doubles begins August 31.
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The US Open National Playoffs is a series of tournaments that gives any player 14 years of age or older who meets the eligibility requirements the opportunity to qualify for the 2016 US Open. Fifteen sections will host a Sectional Qualifying Tournament this Spring to include Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Players/teams will compete in a single elimination draw. Singles players will play to the best-of-three tiebreak sets, and doubles teams will play two tiebreak sets, no-ad scoring, with a match tiebreak in lieu of a third set. Within each singles division, players will be seeded based on their Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) at the Tournament Referee's discretion. Within each doubles division, the top two teams will be seeded based on their ATP/WTA computer ranking (if any).
The winner or top finisher of each Sectional Qualifying Tournament in each division (men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, mixed doubles) will advance to the US Open National Playoffs Championships in their respective division. The winners of the National Playoff Singles Championships (1 male, 1 female) will receive a wild card entry to compete in the 2016 US Open Qualifying Tournament. The winners of the National Playoffs Men’s & Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles Championships (1 men’s team, 1 women’s team, 1 mixed team) will receive wild card entries to compete in the 2016 US Open Doubles and Mixed Doubles Championships The US Open takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y.
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After the final Sectional Qualifying Tournament is completed, alternates shall be selected to fill the remainder of the sixteen (15) places in the singles championship tournaments. The alternates shall be selected from the final round of the Sectional Qualifying Tournaments and accepted in the following order:
• Players with the highest ATP or WTA singles ranking on the Monday following the final Sectional Qualifying Tournament. Ties shall be drawn by lot.
• All other players shall be drawn by lot.



In the event of a withdrawal of a player prior to his/her first round of the Championship Tournament, this order shall be maintained. Any additional alternates shall be expected to be on-site at the Championship Tournament to be eligible to compete as an alternate. In no case shall a player who lost before the final round of a Sectional Qualifying Tournament be eligible for the Championship Tournament. There shall be no alternates selected for the men's doubles, women's doubles or mixed doubles championship tournament. more info

All US Open National Playoffs matches will take place on hard courts. Outdoor courts are preferred, although indoor courts may be used at the tournament’s discretion. The USTA Texas Section Qualifying Tournament will be held on outdoor, lighted hard courts. If rain is an issue, the tournament committee may secure indoor courts in order to complete as much of the tournament as possible.
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All Sectional Qualifying Tournaments will take place between April 1, 2015 and July 4, 2016. The dates for the USTA Texas Sectional Qualifying Tournament at Arlington Tennis Center are June 20-June 25, 2016.
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The deadline for this tournament is June 6, 2016, 11:59 PM. By regulation, absolutely no late entries can be accepted, regardless of the number of players in the events.
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By nature of the US Open National Playoffs concept, the Sectional Qualifying Tournaments are as inclusive and open as possible with the following guidelines & restrictions in place:
• Players must be 14 years of age or older (as of Aug. 29, 2016).
• 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 29, 2016.
• All players must be in good standing with the ITF, including but not limited to complying with WADA.
• Able/non-able bodied players may compete alongside one another and shall abide by their respective rules of play.
• A player may only compete in one (1) Sectional Qualifying Tournament during a calendar year in each division; players competing in men’s singles or women’s singles and mixed doubles may opt to compete at different Sectional Qualifying Tournaments (one for singles and one for mixed doubles).
• Participation in the US Open National Playoffs will not impact a player’s ability to secure a 2016 US Open Qualifying Tournament or Main Draw Wild Card or receive a Direct Acceptance into the 2016 US Open Singles Championship, 2016 US Open Doubles Championship or 2016 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship. more info

All players competing in a Sectional Qualifying Tournament must be current members of the USTA and their membership must be valid through August 29, 2016. Players will be required to submit their USTA Membership Number during the online registration process for the tournament. 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 Sectional Qualifying Tournament regardless of their membership section. more info

The entry fee for players competing in this USTA Texas Sectional Qualifying Tournament are as listed below. Entry fees stated do NOT include TennisLink processing fee. Players may play any two events:
• Men’s Singles = $100.00 per player
• Women’s Singles = $100.00 per player
• Doubles = $60.00 per player
• Mixed Doubles = $60.00 per player
The entry fees do not include any processing fees. For players competing in Doubles or 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. A player’s entry fee will only be processed if he/she is accepted into the tournament. more info

Entry for each Sectional Qualifying Tournament must be completed online through TennisLink at www.usta.com/TennisLink prior to the entry close date for that tournament. Players may play any two of the three divisions offered: Singles, Doubles or Mixed Doubles. Entry will be open for all Sectional Qualifying Tournaments on March 15, 2016, and closed no later than ten days prior to the start of the tournament. The deadline for this tournament is June 6, 11:59 PM. Late entries will not be permitted after the entry close date, unless approved by the National Tournament Director, and no alternates will be allowed (even to replace withdrawals). Click on one of the USTA sections under Sectional Qualifying Tournaments on the main page for information on their tournament and a direct link to register.

The Tournament Director will run a "Lottery Selection Process" via TennisLink within 48 hours after the entry close date which will automatically accept all entries if the total number of entries into the Sectional Qualifying Tournament is less than or equal to 256 players for the men’s singles and women’s singles divisions and less than or equal to 128 teams for the mixed doubles, men’s doubles and women’s doubles divisions. If the total number of entries into the Sectional Qualifying Tournament is greater than the above, then the "Lottery Selection Process" will automatically determine accepted entries at random. Entries will not be refused on the basis of race, creed, sexual orientation, color, or national origin. All players accepted into the Sectional Qualifying Tournament will receive an email notification via TennisLink indicating as such and will be posted on the tournament’s home page once the "Lottery Selection Process" is run. All players not accepted into the Sectional Qualifying Tournament will receive an email notification via TennisLink indicating as such once the "Lottery Selection Process" is run.

All players are required to complete a "US Open National Playoffs Player Release and Consent Form" prior to the player’s first match. The release will be posted for download on the tournament’s home page on TennisLink as a PDF file. Players will be asked for this form upon check-in at the tournament. more info

Players may compete at different Sectional Qualifying Tournaments in each division (one for men’s singles or women’s singles, one for mixed doubles, or one for men’s doubles or women’s doubles). However, players are only allowed to compete in one Sectional Qualifying Tournament during a calendar year per division.
Players competing in men’s doubles, women’s doubles or mixed doubles must play with the same partner for all matches they are eligible to compete in as part of the US Open National Playoffs (i.e., Sectional Qualifying Tournament, Championship Tournaments, US Open Championships) and no substitutions shall be allowed. No substitutions shall be allowed for the Sectional Qualifying Tournaments after the entry close date, unless approved by the National Tournament Director. Prior to the entry close date for the Sectional Qualifying Tournaments, players may change partners via TennisLink.

If a player is not accepted in a Sectional Qualifying Tournament once the "Lottery Selection Process" is run, then the player will have the ability to enter another Sectional Qualifying Tournament that still has open registration (if any). If a player withdraws online from a previously entered Sectional Qualifying Tournament prior to the entry close date, then the player will have the ability to enter another Sectional Qualifying Tournament that still has open registration (if any). If a player withdraws from a previously entered Sectional Qualifying Tournament after the entry close date, then the player will not have the ability to enter another Sectional Qualifying Tournament that still has open registration (if any), unless approved by the National Tournament Director.

For this tournament, players are limited to a maximum of two events (singles + gender doubles, singles + mixed doubles, or gender doubles + mixed doubles). TennisLink may allow a player to register for more than two events. However, players who enter more than two events will be contact to make a choice of two events. more info

All US Open National Playoffs events will be included in the USTA National Rankings for Professional Tennis. Players will 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. more info

Given the amateur status and/or age of players eligible to compete in the US Open National Playoffs, prize money may not be awarded by Sectional Associations at any Sectional Qualifying Tournament. The USTA shall design and produce a trophy for the winner and runner-up of each Sectional Qualifying Tournament. All trophies provided to the winner and runner-up of each Sectional Qualifying Tournament shall be at the USTA’s expense and provided to the Sectional Association in advance of their Sectional Qualifying Tournament. more info

All men’s singles and women’s singles matches will be played to the best-of-three tiebreak sets. 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, the tournament 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. All men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles matches will consist of two tiebreak sets, no-ad scoring, with a match tiebreak in lieu of a third set (first team to 10 points). For all mixed doubles matches, at deuce, the male player will serve to the opposing male player and the female player will serve to the opposing female player. The tournament may not switch to any other scoring method for the men's doubles, women's doubles or mixed doubles competition. more info

The draw size at each Sectional Qualifying Tournament will be a maximum of 256 players for men’s singles, a maximum of 256 players for women’s singles, a maximum of 128 teams for mixed doubles; and, if applicable, a maximum of 128 teams for men's doubles and a maximum of 128 teams for women's doubles. Sectional Associations may not cap the draw size below the maximum allowed draw sized. All players will compete in a single elimination draw.


Within each singles division, players competing in a Sectional Qualifying Tournament shall be seeded based on their Universal Tennis Rating (UTR). The number of players seeded shall equal a power of two (e.g., 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32). The maximum ratio of players seeded shall be one to three. After the "Lottery Selection Process" is completed to determine accepted entries and prior to the draw, Universal Tennis will produce a list ordered from top to bottom of all the players who currently possess a Universal Tennis Rating. The National Tournament Director will communicate this list to the Tournament Referee and Tournament Director.

Within each doubles division, teams competing in a Sectional Qualifying Tournament shall be seeded based on their combined ATP/WTA computer ranking (if any). Only the top two (2) teams shall be seeded in their respective draws. In order for a team to be seeded, both members of the team must have a ATP/WTA doubles ranking. The computer ranking list dated seven (7) days prior to the Monday of the tournament week shall be used when determining seeds. If there are not two (2) teams with a ATP/WTA computer ranking, then no teams shall be seeded. After the "Lottery Selection Process" is completed to determine accepted entries and prior to the draw, the National Tournament Director will determine the top two (2) seeds in the doubles divisions (if any). The National Tournament Director or designated representative will communicate the seeds (if any) to the Tournament Referee and Tournament Director.


The draw size at the Championships will be a maximum of 16 in each division. The top four (4) players/teams competing in a Championship Tournament shall be seeded using their ATP/WTA computer ranking (if any). The computer ranking list dated seven (7) days prior to the Monday of the tournament week shall be used when determining seeds. If less than four (4) players/teams with a ATP/WTA computer ranking are competing in a Championship Tournament, then only those ranked shall be seeded. Byes, if any, shall be given to the top seed first followed by the remaining seeds. The rest of the byes, if any, shall be evenly distributed throughout the draw.
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The draw will be conducted by the Tournament Director or authorized representative in consultation with the Tournament Referee. Since late entries are not permitted, the draw should be conducted within 24 hours of running the "Lottery Selection Process," but no later than two days prior to the start of the tournament. Once the seeds and byes have been designated (if any), the draw will be uploaded to TennisLink and posted on the tournament’s home page, no less than two days prior to the start of the tournament. A player may submit a request to the Tournament Director for special scheduling before the draw is made; however, such requests will be granted at the Tournament Director’s discretion. more info

No matches will start before 8 am. No suspended matches will resume after 10 pm. All matches will tentatively be scheduled to be played during the day. Night matches will be scheduled only if draw sizes require night matches, or weather issues cause delays.

The Men’s and Women's Singles Finals, as well as the Doubles and Mixed Doubles Finals, will use Order of Play for scheduling matches. Only the Men's Singles Final, which will begin the final day, will have a match listed. Women's finals will follow the Men's finals. Doubles and Mixed Doubles may be played concurrently with the Women's Finals if no players in the Women's Finals are involved in the Doubles or Mixed Doubles Finals. If a player conflict occurs, Doubles and Mixed Doubles will follow the Women's Finals. Specific check in time for Order of Play matches will be provided to players once a time has been determined.

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.

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" is run through TennisLink and he/she is accepted into the tournament. A player may not withdraw online after the entry close date. If a player withdraws after the entry close date by contacting the Tournament Director, he/she is not entitled to receive a refund; however, such a decision will be at the discretion of USTA Texas. The general policy for USTA Texas is no refunds after the tournament deadline. A player should not withdraw from a Sectional Qualifying Tournament except for illness, injury, personal circumstance, or previously authorized entry into another tournament. If a seeded player/team withdraws more than 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 24 hours prior to the start of the first match of the tournament, it will result in a walkover. more info

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 be any time 8:00 AM-2:00 PM, Monday-Wednesday, June 20-22, but at least 30 minutes prior to first match.
* Players must check themselves in for the tournament.
* Players will be required to present a valid photo identification at check-in. If the player is underage and does not have a photo ID (driver license or school ID), make arrangements to get one before the tournament.
* All players are required to complete a US Open National Playoffs Player Release and Consent Form prior to check-in. Players must bring the COMPLETED form with them to check-in. more info

All players will be required to present a valid photo identification at check in.Driver License, school ID, passport, work ID, or other document that has photographic proof of the player's identity are all acceptable. DO NOT SHOW UP AT CHECK IN WITHOUT A PHOTO ID.

First match check-in is 30+ minutes prior to the match so that player processing can take place. For subsequent matches, players must check in at the tournament desk for each match. 15+ minutes prior to scheduled match time is recommended.

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

* 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. more info

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 other officials working at this event are USTA Certified officials.

The USTA Code of Conduct will be strictly enforced.

The regulations for the US Open National Playoffs are The Rules of Tennis as published by the International Tennis Federation (ITF Rules of Tennis). With the exception of the finals, all Sectional Qualifying Tournament matches will be player-officiated with a minimum of one Roving Umpire for every three courts in use plus one Tournament Referee or one Tournament Deputy Referee present at all times while matches are in progress to handle player disputes. Players will follow The Code in all player-officiated matches (first round through semifinals). Each final match at the Sectional Qualifying Tournaments will be officiated by a Chair Umpire plus five Line Umpires. All matches at the Championships will be officiated by a Chair Umpire plus five Line Umpires. The USTA reserves the right to determine if electronic review will be used at the Championships. Electronic review will not be used at any Sectional Qualifying Tournament.
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In matches where a Chair Umpire is assigned, the Chair Umpire will be the final authority on all questions of fact during the match. The players have the right to call the Referee or Deputy Referee to court if they disagree with a Chair Umpire’s interpretation of tennis law. In matches where Line Umpires are assigned, they make all calls relating to that line. The Chair Umpire has the right to overrule a Line Umpire if the Chair Umpire is certain that a clear mistake has been made. The Chair Umpire is responsible for calling any line or net where no Line Umpire is assigned.



For all matches, coaching is allowed ONLY during the break between second and third sets. more info

The Tournament Committee for this event consists of the following persons:
* Tournament Director, Sheryl Osborn
* Tournament Referee, Susan Wertenberger
* Tournament Deputy Referee, Lee Thornburg
* Arlington Tennis Center Assistant Tennis Professional, Julie Fusik
* Arlington Tennis Center Tennis Professional, Lisa Osborn
* Arlington Tennis Center Administrative Assistant, Sharon Smith

The Appeals Committee for the event consists of all members of the Tournament Committee, with the exception of the Referee.

Ballpersons may be used at the USTA Texas Sectional Qualifying Tournament. Ballpersons will be used for all matches played at the Championships.
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Wilson US Open will be the official ball of the US Open National Playoffs. The number of balls for play at each Sectional Qualifying Tournament match is four. For the early rounds (first round through semifinals), ball changes will only take place if the match goes to a third set. Ball changes during each final match will be at nine and eleven. Players are not guaranteed balls for practice. more info

Results will be uploaded to this tournament website frequently each day, as scores are reported. Daily results will also be sent to area newspapers, to www.tennisfortworth.com, and posted on Arlington Tennis Center's Facebook page. (Note: to use the 'more' link, you must be logged into Facebook.) USTA Texas will also be posting daily highlights. more info

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 use.
* Player Gifts: Players will receive several gifts from both USTA and Arlington Tennis Center at check-in.
* Player Packets: Players may print the information from this website, as their player packet. Area Tennis Maps are also available on this website, and will be available at check in.
* Scorekeepers: Players will use scorekeepers on court during matches to avoid scoring disputes.
* Stringing: Arlington Tennis Center's stringing staff is among the most experienced in our area. We will have a stringer at ATC during most of the tournament for quick stringing turn-around.
* Trainer: Texas Health Resources will be providing trainers throughout the event. 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.

Courtyard Marriott Arlington South is just off I-20 / S. Cooper St. and is 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. And, Courtyard Marriott Arlington South offers free shuttle within six miles, making it a great choice for our visitors. Reserve your room on-line, or call 817-465-5599 (toll free 888-682-1235) to make reservations, be sure to use code VGRC GENR ARLINGTON TENNIS CNTR to receive a special rate for king or double queen rooms.


Residence Inn Arlington South is also 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. Residence Inn also offers free shuttle within six miles...another great choice for our visitors. 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 rate for studio and one-bedroom suites.


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 dozens of amenities, Holiday Inn Express I-20-Parks Mall is another great hotel option conveniently located near Arlington Tennis Center. You may book your rooms on line, or call Holiday Inn Express I-20/Parks Mall directly at 877 834 3613 to make reservations. You must use code IP1TC to receive the Arlington Tennis Center special pricing.


Hampton Inn & Suites in South Arlington is located less than three miles from Arlington Tennis Center. Hampton Inn & Suites in South Arlington features common guest services, including free Wi-Fi and a hot breakfast. Visit the Hampton Inn & Suites in South Arlington website for full information. To receive the special standard room for $106, call the hotel and tell them you are with the Arlington Tennis Center block.


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. more info

Enterprise Rent-A-Car will be offering USTA discounts for this tournament! Go to www.enterprise.com.
*Type in the corporate code: XZ24117 for set rates across the country, or NA24TT1 for percentage off published retails rates.
*Type in three-digit pin code, "UST"
* Call the National Reservation number at 1-800-593-0505 and give them either Corporate ID#-. They will make a reservation at any of their 6000 locations for you. You will automatically receive 10% off airport rates across the county.

Additional Benefits
* Free Pick-up service (Enterprise location)
* Wide variety of new vehicles including 4x4’s, luxury cars, minivans, and pickup trucks, and cargo vans. (Enterprise locations) more info

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

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 (almost every conceivable type of restaurant within two minutes), a number of convenience food businesses (e.g., Subway, Wendy's, Burger King, Sonic, Rice Wok) are within one-three blocks of ATC.
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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 AT&T (Cowboy) Stadium and Globe Life (Texas Rangers) Ballpark.
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* 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 should be mindful of whether their conversations or game play sound effects 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 require that 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), with no bare stomachs / abdomens or backs. Deep or wide cut tanks that do not cover sports bras are not acceptable. Shirts that are slit up the front, sides or back and do not cover sports bras are not acceptable. Shorts and skirts should be of an appropriate length, as well. As determined by the Tournament Director, Referee and/or site managers, attire with offensive, suggestive or disrespectful images or language will not be allowed. Players and spectators who do not dress appropriately will be required to adjust their attire, or leave the site. The dress code applies to players and spectators at all sites throughout the tournament.
* Pets: Pets are prohibited in the Arlington Tennis Center proshop/building and inside the fenced areas around the courts. No exceptions, regardless of the size of the pet.
* Proshop: Our proshop carries many great items, and we hope you find just what you are looking for! However, please know that shoplifters will be prosecuted, no exceptions.
* Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in the Arlington Tennis Center proshop/building, inside the fenced areas around the courts and within 50' of any entrance or fence line.
* Spectators: We welcome spectators for this event! However, spectators are not allowed on court at any time.
* Water: Water coolers with bottled water 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.

Remember, Texas weather in June is anyone's guess! Likely hot, but you never know. Regardless of the weather, hydrate before, during and after play! For rain delay info, please call 817-459-6166. For information on rain delays, call 817-459-6166. Status updates will also be posted on this tournament website and the ATC Facebook page. Rain or sunshine, players are asked to be prepared to play. more info

Personal videotaping and photography are not allowed at any site, except persons who are videotaping 'their' player (spouse, coach, parent, guardian, or person designated by the parent/guardian/player) from a non-distracting position off court, OR persons designated by the tournament staff to photograph or videotape aspects of the tournament for use in print or on public websites. Personal videotaping equipment may not be affixed to any facility property, including fencing. The umpire or tournament staff may direct the videotaping or photography to stop if it is determined that the action is interfering or distracting to either player.

See the US Open National Playoff website for information regarding anti-gambling and anti-doping.
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