SATURDAY RAIN SCHEDULE
Here is the revised first round schedule at the Decatur Athletic Club, 1010 W. South Side Drive, Decatur, Illinois 62521 (217) 423-7020:
8 am Bliss vs Sweeney.....Schnack vs. Wells 9 am Hiltzik vs Dunn....Spolidoro vs. Diehl.....Pecyna vs Stewart 10:15 am Steffens vs Chaduneli.....Ortega Vaquero vs. Gomes......Mittvick vs Metz.....Carson vs Bratten (55s) 11:00 am Ionescu vs. Johns (55s) 12 noon Hirsch vs. Schnack/Wells....Childers vs. Bliss/Sweeney. Triplett and Potter (55s) call Chuck Kuhle at 217 423-7020 or 217 421-7432
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Starting Times
Please click on Future Match Report Info above for your first starting time.
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Inclement Weather
In case of inclement weather, check this website first. The weather is questionable Saturday. You may also call 217 421-7432 after 7 am Saturday. We have 4 indoor courts available to us.
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Tournament Schedule
The Men's Open will play through the quarterfinals on Saturday. If you have an 8 am match there is a possibility that you will play 3 matches on Saturday. Semis and Finals on Sunday beginning at 9 am. The Men's 55s will play to the finals on Saturday. Finals Sunday at 10 am. All consolation matches for both events TBA.
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When will the draws be published??
Saturday morning
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Directions
The address above will get you inside the park. Then look for signs. Our phone number is 217 421-7432. The park, at the corner of Fairview Avenue and Eldorado Street is located right next to Millikin University. The Decatur Athletic Club (217 423-7020) is located at 1010 West South Side Drive, Decatur, Illinois 62521.
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Men's Futures Wildcard Event
The winner of the men's open singles will receive a wild card into the main singles draw and the runner-up will receive a wild card into the qualifying singles draw of the USTA/Ursula Beck Men's Pro Tennis Classic. This Men's $25,000 USTA Pro Circuit Futures Event runs August 2-7, 2016 with qualifying beginning July 30th, 2016.
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Fairview Tennis Complex
The 95th Central Illinois Adult Open will be held at the Fairview Tennis Complex located in beautiful Fairview Park. The tennis center was named a 2008 USTA National Outstanding Tennis Facility and has nine tournament quality courts. It has been home to the US Open National Playoffs as well as the USTA Men's Pro Circuit.
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Registration
Tennis Link preferred. Only one singles and one doubles event per person. Some doubles events may be combined.
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Tournament Hotel
The tournament hotel is the Homewood Suites by Hilton
Decatur-Forsyth. The address is 333 West Marion Avenue, Forsyth, Illinois,
62535. The phone is (217) 877-0887. Please mention that you are with the 95th
Central Illinois Adult Open to get the following rates: King Studio suite--$109.00,
King 1 Bedroom 119.00. There are limited rooms available
on a first-come, first serve basis. All rooms are released two weeks
prior to the tournament. If the hotel has rooms available for last minute
inquires, they will honor the rate.
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Scoring
Matches are two sets with a match tie breaker in lieu of third set through quarterfinals and all of consolation. 2 out of 3 sets for semis and finals of main draw. First Match Losers Consolation for singles only.
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Doubles
Doubles players may sign up until 12 noon on Saturday, June 4th. Doubles play will not begin before 2 pm Saturday.
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Seeding
The Universal Tennis Rating will be used for seeding in the Men's Open division. All other events will use the most current USTA/Midwest Rankings 12-month rolling standings list.
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Refunds
NO REFUNDS ONCE THE DRAW IS MADE
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Applicant List vs. Competitor List
Applicant list is all players entered online. Competitor list is all players entered online plus those entered locally by the tournament director.
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Stringing
Please have your racquets in order as there is no stringing on demand for this event.
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, June 1, 2016 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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