DRAWS NOW POSTED
Draws are now posted. Please make it a good practice to check this website regularly throughout the tournament. The schedule often changes trying to accommodate numerous requests, as well as potential weather issues.
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SCORING FORMAT.
Men's Open will be playing two(2) tiebreak sets with a 10pt tiebreak in lieu if a 3rd set on Sat and Sun. (Due to maximum play limits). Several other matches on Saturday were players are playing twice will also play 10pt 3rd sets in there first match.
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Notes
This is a GA Level I state championship, which awards the
highest USTA Georgia standing/ranking points. In addition, players
receive Southern (STA) points. For more information, review the
USTA Georgia Adult Regulations at
http://www.ustageorgia.com/adults/tournaments_adult.htm
The tournament will run SAT - TUES, unless there is rain which
may extend the tournament through WED.
The Ga State Adult/Sr Open returns to Historic Bitsy Grant. ALL
EVENTS including the OPEN and 25s will be played on CLAY. In case
of inclement weather, lights may be used as well as different
surfaces if needed.
All main draw matches will be the best of three tiebreak sets.
In case of extreme heat, a Super Breaker will be played instead
of 3rd set. This will be a single elimination tournament. All
draws larger than 16 will play twice on Saturday down to the
quarterfinals, with quarterfinals scheduled Sunday, semi-finals
Monday and finals Tuesday. Smaller Draws will finish earlier.
(Wednesday will be a rain date only.)
A Player's Social will be Saturday, Aug 2 from 5:00 - 7pm at
BGTC. Adult beverages will be served with light hors d'ouvres --
free for all players. Guest fee is $10.
Prize $$ for Mens/Womens OPEN Singles
Prize $$ in the Open singles is a minimum of $1000 w/ $500 for the
champion, $250 finalist, and $125 for semifinalist. Prize $$ may
be proportionally reduced if minimum 16 entries in each draw is not
met.
Holiday Inn Select & Suites, Buckhead
-800 Sidney Marcus Blvd,Atlanta, GA 30324
404-949-4000. Mention GA State Adult/Senior Open-$80.00 plus
tax, per night Room with 2 double beds (fridge/microwave) Free
parking, free hot breakfast, free internet access - all
included
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LATE ENTRANTS - USTA Georgia will allow late entrants to be accepted into all USTA GA tournaments, Levels 1-5, in the event that the draw is not full, provided that such late entrants do not affect the seeding and further provided that late entrants do not prevent timely entrants to be accepted into the draw under any circumstances. Accepting late entrants is at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. Seeds must be posted by 12 noon following close of registration. Once draws are posted, the tournament is closed and can no longer accept late entries.
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Player Selection TypePlayers are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, July 27, 2014 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
Quick ReferenceIn the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 700071114 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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