Thank you and hope to see you next year
I want to thank all 108 competitors for coming to this year's event! In spite of Mother Nature's attempt to blow us off the courts we were able to finish under perfect conditions. I look forward to next year's event and wish you all continued success both on and off the courts! Tom Fey, Tournament Director
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Vines wins Gold again!
Mark Vines will be taking home his second gold ball of the tournament as he defeated Sal Castillo in the Singles final. Myron Pushyk captured the bronze ball by defeating Maxine Buyckx.
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Doubles Champions Cash and Vines complete Slam
Wesley Cash and Mark Vines completed the Men's 55 Doubles Slam - winning the Indoor, Grass, Clay and Hard - when they defeated Randy Berg and Randy Houston in the Doubles finals. Jeffrey Winkler and Kenny House claimed the Bronze Ball by defeating David Bohannon and Kevin Kearney.
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Singles and Doubles Consolation Champions Crowned
Congrats to Doug Ditmer and the team of Wesley Jackson and Tom Olmstead for taking the Consolation Crowns. Ditmer defeated Wendell Pierce in the Consolation Singles final while Jackson and Olmstead defeated Dennis Bowers and Gregg Hepner in the Consolation Doubles final.
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Barrows and Pushyk win this year's Doubles Tiebreak Shootout
Congrats to the team of David Barrows and Myron Pushyk for winning this year's Doubles Tiebreak Shootout. This year was record setting as there were 20 teams entered in the Doubles Tiebreak Shootout.
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Awards and Prize Money
USTA gold, silver and bronze balls will be awarded to first, second and third place in both events. Prize money for both events will be as follows: first place $400, second place $300, third place $200, fourth place $100. Awards will be given to the champions and finalists in the consolation events.
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Entry and Draw Information
Entries for both Singles and Doubles close on Monday, October 22, 2012, 11:59 pm. The Singles and Doubles draws will be made on Thursday, October 25, 2012 and will be posted on Friday, October 26, 2012 (tournament ID#651704812). First round Singles matches will be played on Monday, November 5, 2012. First round Doubles matches will be played on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Consolation draws will be offered for first "match" losers in both Singles and Doubles.
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Looking for a Doubles Partner
If you would like to play in the Doubles and do not have a partner, send an email to tfey@iwtg.net stating so and we will do the best we can in finding you one. Please include the best phone number to use to reach you.
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Draws and Times
The draws and times posted are subject to change by the Tournament Committee for a cogent reason.
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Seeds
Tentative seeds for singles and doubles will be posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2012.
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Tournament Ball
The ball that will be used in the tournament is the Wilson US Open extra duty.
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Doubles Tiebreak Shootout
Come one come all! Join us for our annual Doubles Tiebreak Shootout at 3:00 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012. All participants are welcome to play in this winner take all competitive and fun event. No charge to enter. Sign up that day at the tournament desk as a team or as an individual and we will partner you up. Format is a single elimination draw with a 10 point tiebreak being played each round. Winning team will split $100 cash prize.
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Player Party
The Player Party will be held at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa at 6:00 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012. You are welcome to bring a guest(s) to the Player Party for a payment of $25 per guest. Please pay for guest(s) in advance at the tournament desk.
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Accommodations
The Homewood Suites Hilton, La Quinta has been selected as the "host" hotel of the tournament. The hotel is an "all suites" property and is located less than a mile from the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Each suite has a separate living and sleeping area and is furnished with a kitchen, complete with a full-size refrigerator, microwave, stove and dishwasher. Players and their guests may enjoy the complimentary "Suite Start" hot breakfast 7 days a week and a "Welcome Home" reception featuring a complimentary light meal and beverages (including beer and wine) Monday - Thursday evenings. Amenities include heated outdoor pool, fitness and business centers, onsite laundry facility and 24 hour "Suite Shop" convenience store. Complimentary high-speed internet access and parking is included. Rates begin at $99.00 plus taxes.
Players are responsible for making their own reservations. Reservations can be made by calling 760-391-4600 and mentioning "USTA Men's 55" code "MEN". Rooms at this special rate are subject to availability.
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Directions
From Interstate 10, exit Washington Street and go south. Take Washington Street to Miles Avenue and turn right. Take Miles Avenue to the entrance of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, which will be on the right hand side.
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2012 Tournament Evaluation
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Tournament is held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden which is
home to the BNP Paribas Open, the world's fifth largest
professional tournament. Tentative dates for the BNP Paribas Open
are March 4-17, 2013.
No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, October 22, 2012 11:59:00 PM Pacific Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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