Hotel Information:
Hotels: For more information on hotel accommodations: http://www.midwest.usta.com/~/media/DA3774BAB9C945BBBA0D57B4C4419AA2.aspx
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Directions to Tournament Site:
Directions: The Lindner Family Tennis Center is within 100 miles of three international airports: it is 38 miles from the Greater Cincinnati /Northern Kentucky International airport (CVG), 47 miles from the Dayton International Airport (DAY), and 92 miles from Port Columbus International (CMH).
I-71 North: to Exit #25 (S.R. 741) Left onto S.R. 741 Left onto Courseview Dr. Left onto Tennis Center Dr.
I-75 North: to Exit #22 (Tylersville Rd.) Right onto Tylersville Rd Left onto Fairway Dr. Right into Golf Center Dr.
I-71 South: Exit #25 (S.R. 741) Right onto S.R. 741 Left onto Courseview Dr. Left onto Tennis Center Dr.
I-75 South: to Exit #22 (Tylersville Rd.) Left onto Tylersville Rd left onto Fairway Dr. Right into Golf Center Dr.
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Check-In Times:
All players will need to check in 30 minutes prior to the start of their match.
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USTA/Midwest Section Player Appreciation Lunch:
All players are invited to attend the USTA/Midwest Section Player Appreciation Lunch on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at the Lindner Tennis Center. Compliments of the USTA/Midwest Section.
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Match Format:
Match Format: All US Open National Playoffs matches will be singles only with a single elimination draw played to the best-of-three tiebreak sets. All matches will begin on Saturday, June 5, 2010. 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 event 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.
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Inclement Weather:
Indoor back up courts have been secured in case of inclement weather. Players will need to check in with the tournament desk or please refer to tournament home page for updated messages.
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Match Officials:
Match Officials: The regulations for the US Open National Playoffs are The Rules of Tennis as published by the International Tennis Federation (ITF Rules of Tennis). Early rounds of each Sectional Qualifying Tournament will be player-officiated with a minimum of one (1) Roving Umpire for every three (3) courts in use plus one (1) Referee or one (1) Deputy Referee present at all times while matches are in progress to handle player disputes. Players shall follow The Code in all player-officiated matches. Each quarterfinal match will be officiated by a Chair Umpire plus three (3) Line Umpires each semifinal and final match will be officiated by a Chair Umpire plus five (5) Line Umpires. All matches at the US Open National Playoffs – Men’s Championship and US Open National Playoffs – Women’s Championship will be officiated by a Chair Umpire plus five (5) Line Umpires. Electronic review will not be used at any Sectional Qualifying Tournament.
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Rest Breaks:
Rest Breaks: At the end of each set at all Sectional Qualifying Tournaments, there will be a set break of one hundred and twenty (120) seconds. The minimum rest between matches will be sixty (60) minutes which may be extended by the on-site Referee at his/her discretion. No player will play more than two (2) singles matches per day. A match will neither start nor a suspended match resume before 8 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
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Ball Type/Ball Policy
Ball Type/Ball Policy: Wilson is the official ball of the US Open National Playoffs and Sectional Qualifying Tournaments. The number of balls for play at each Sectional Qualifying Tournament match is four (4). Ball changes during the early rounds will take place at the beginning of the third set. Ball changes during each quarterfinal, semifinal, and final match will be at nine & eleven. Players at Sectional Qualifying Tournaments are not guaranteed balls for practice.
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Prize Money/Awards:
Prize Money/Awards: Given the amateur status and/or age of players eligible to compete in the US Open National Playoffs and Sectional Qualifying Tournaments, prize money will not be awarded at any Sectional Qualifying Tournament, the US Open National Playoffs – Men’s Championship or US Open National Playoffs – Women’s Championship. The winner and runner-up of each Sectional Qualifying Tournament will receive a trophy and the winner will receive an invitation to compete in their respective US Open National Playoffs Championship. Should the winner of a Sectional Qualifying Tournament elect not to compete in the US Open National Playoffs Championship for any reason, the runner-up of the respective Sectional Qualifying Tournament will be invited to attend. Should the runner-up elect not to compete in the US Open National Playoffs Championship for any reason, the tournament will waive their Sectional Qualifying Tournament spot in the respective US Open National Playoffs Championship. There will be no additional entry fee required for the US Open National Playoffs – Men’s Championship or US Open National Playoffs – Women’s Championship. All players competing in a US Open National Playoffs Championship will be responsible for all costs and expenses associated with their participation (e.g., travel, accommodations, meals, etc.).
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All players are required to complete a "US Open National Playoffs Player Release and Consent Form" prior to the player's first match. Click here to download and print a PDF file of the form. You will be asked for this form upon check-in at the tournament so please bring the completed form with you.
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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 24-27, 2010. Participating USTA sections will run a men's
and women's Sectional Qualifying Tournament between April 1 and
July 5. Players will compete in a single elimination singles draw
played to the best-of-three tiebreak sets. Players in the draw will
not be seeded by any means. The winner of each men's and women's
Sectional Qualifying Tournament will advance to the US Open
National Playoffs - Men's and Women's Championship which will be
held in conjunction with Olympus US Open Series Tournaments this
summer. Dates and locations of these events will be announced
shortly. At each US Open National Playoffs Championship, a maximum
of 16 players will compete in a single elimination singles draw
played to the best-of-three tiebreak sets with the one male winner
and one female winner receiving a singles wild card entry to
compete in the 2010 US Open Qualifying Tournament. Go to usopen.org
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 Tuesday, May 25, 2010 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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