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MIDWEST WOMEN'S OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP @ PEARSON FORD, A Midwest Open Series Event

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Tournament ID:		855316209
Dates:		June 25-28, 2009
Divisions:		W(Op)s,FMLC; W(Op)d,SE
Organization:		Indianapolis Tennis Center
		150 University Blvd Indianapolis, IN46202
Org Phone:		(317)278-2100
Org Fax:		(317)278-0628
Director:		Katherine A. Risacher
Director Phone:		317-278-2107
Director Fax:		317-278-0628
Director Email:		krisache@iupui.edu
Section:		Midwest
District:		Central Indiana
Surface Type		Hard
Entry Fee:*		$61.78 for Singles; $20 per player for Doubles; Maximum Fee $74
Checks Payable To:		Indiana University
Send Checks To:		Indianapolis Tennis Center 150 University Blvd Indianapolis, IN 46202
Draws Posted:		6/22/2009
Last Updated:		6/28/2009 5:43:04 PM (Indiana Time)

Entries Closed Friday, June 19, 2009

Tournament Reports

WOMEN'S PRIZE MONEY
MIDWEST OPEN SERIES POINTS BREAKDOWN
DRIVING DIRECTIONS

CONGRATULATIONS TO ASHLEY MURDOCK, MIDWEST WOMEN'S OPEN WINNER!

Congratulations to the number three seeded player, Ashley Murdock of Memphis, TN for winning the 2009 Midwest Women's Open Championship at the Pearson Ford Open. Ashley, who just finished her junior year at the University of Memphis, did not drop a set during the tournament, winning the final match over Zorana George of Toledo, OH 6-2, 6-4. Ashley and her partner, Maureen Modesto of Munster, IN were also finalists in the Women's Doubles, losing in the final to the number one seeded team of Brooke Beier of East China, MI and Michelle Sammons of West Lafayette, IN, 6-2, 6-2. Congratulations ladies!!

DOUBLES DRAW

WOMEN'S DOUBLES DRAW OPEN FOR ENTRY UNTIL WEDNESDAY 6/24. PLEASE CALL ITC (317-278-2100) TO REGISTER. Doubles matches to be scheduled Saturday late afternoon and evening, Sunday after the Singles Final.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE PLAN

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, HOWEVER, below is the planned match schedule plan for the Women's Event. This is for your planning purposes but note the schedule is subject to change. This website is useful in communicating to all players, please know we use it regularly to communicate if changes occur. FRIDAY: Round of 16 singles matches Tournament start time 9:30am (women's matches will be scheduled for afternoon) SATURDAY: Quarterfinal and Semifinals matches, 1 or 2 rounds of doubles. Tournament start time 9:30am. SUNDAY: Final singles. Final of doubles, Tournament start time 9:30am. Singles matches are regular scoring, best 2 or 3 sets with a 12 point Tiebreak at 6-6 in any set. Doubles matches and Consolation matches will be regular scoring with a Match Tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set.

PASTA DINNER FOR PLAYERS AND GUESTS

All players and guest at the Pearson Ford & Women's Open tournament are welcome to a buffet pasta dinner catered by Maggianos restaurant. The dinner is to be held on Friday June 26th, 2009 at the Indianapolis Tennis Center indoor facility. Thank you Jami Patterson at Wabash Valley Tennis Club for sponsorship for the Pearson Ford pasta dinner.

PRIZE MONEY

Prize money distribution list for women's event is in the tournament report. Players will be asked to declare amateur or professional status upon tournament desk check in. No tournament expenses given to amateur players (High School and College eligible)

SELECTION AND DRAW

Selection, seeding and draws to be done Monday June 22nd at the Indianapolis Tennis Center. In order for these events to be held, the minimum number of players in singles is 8 and in doubles is 4 teams.

FORMAT AND RULES

Regular scoring. Best 2 out of 3 sets with a 12 point Tie-breaker at 6-6 in any set. USTA Rules & Regulations used (not ITA rules)

2009 MIDWEST OPEN SERIES

The Midwest Open Series has been patterned after the highly-successful US Open Series. The Midwest has linked three existing and well-established tennis tournaments within the Midwest Section to provide Open Men and Open Women division players an opportunity to earn prize money plus earn points from each tournament with the top eight point winner for men and women advancing to the Midwest Open Series Championships event to be played in conjunction with the ATP Championships in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information check out the special web page at www.midwest.usta.com/MWOpenSeries more info

Notes
USTA/Midwest Women's Open Championship A Midwest Open Series Prize Money Event at The Pearson Ford Open

Player Selection Type
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.

Entry Type
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Friday, June 19, 2009 11:59:00 PM Indiana Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.

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