This tournament is not sanctioned and will not count for ranking by the governing organization.
Tournament Reports
Match Schedule Info - Future Match Info
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Please Read: Match Times Are Subect To Change
All match times listed after player's first match are subject to change per the tournament director.
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Starting times
Please click on Future Match Info link above for your starting time.
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Updated Tournament Schedule
The main draw will play through the quarterfinals on Saturday. Semi finals will be Sunday at 9 am with finals approximately 12 noon Sunday. Consolation will play through the quarterfinals Saturday. Semifinals will be Sunday at 9 am with finals approximately 11:30 am Sunday.
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Practice Courts
There are very few practice courts available Saturday morning. There are plenty of courts Friday night. Please email Chuck Kuhle no later than 5 pm Friday night to reserve a court. The cost of a court is $27 per hour. He will assist you in your requests. Chuck's email is chuck@decaturathleticclub.com
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Draw Posting
Draws will be posted Saturday morning.
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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 UTR Decatur Open Tennis Tournament 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.
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Universal Tennis Rating System
This tournament will be recorded for your UTR rating. Visit www.universaltennis.com for more information.
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USTA Membership Not Required
If you do not have a USTA membership, please email Chuck Kuhle for assistance in entering.
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Prize Money Breakdown
First Place $1000, 2nd Place $500, Semifinalists $250 each.
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Scoring
Scoring will be 2 sets no-ad scoring with a match tie breaker for the third through the quarterfinals. 2 sets regular scoring with a match tiebreak for semis and two out of three sets for the finals. Consolation scoring will depend on number of entries...either 2 sets no-ad scoring with match tie break or 8-game pro sets.
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USTA Rules/Regulations
The tournament will use all USTA rules and regulations according to the Friend at Court unless otherwise notified.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to USTA Members, USTA Members who have an expired membership and Non-USTA Members. Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, October 28, 2015 7:00:00 PM Central Time.
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