Tournament Reports
Match Schedule Info - Future Match Info
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Tournament Hotel
SpringHill Suites Midland
Stay, play and
get away with SpringHill Suites Midland, located only 1 mile from the Greater
Midland Tennis Center. Each suite comes furnished with a mini-fridge,
microwave, 43-Inch LCD TV, and free Wi-Fi. Start your day with a complimentary
hot breakfast buffet and unwind in the evening in our inviting indoor pool and
spa. Make a great night’s sleep part of your game plan!
more info
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MATCH CHECK-IN
The
tournament desk will be behind the welcome center through the main entrance. Please check-in with the Tournament Desk at
least 15 minutes prior to each scheduled match (30 minutes before 1st
match) so that we know you are on-site and will be ready to play when your
match is called. You will need to be within hearing distance of the Tournament
Desk at match time. Matches will not be put out early unless both players agree
to it. The USTA Point Penalty System for Lateness for Match rules are in effect
for this tournament. Please do not be late!
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TENTATIVE MATCH TIMES
All
match times posted for the 2nd round and beyond are TENTATIVE. At the end of each match, both players must
report scores to the tournament desk and receive a match card with their next
scheduled match time on it. Minimum rest time between matches is 1 hour after
singles and 30 minutes after doubles.
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WARM-UP COURTS
Friday:
Email tournament director or call the Tennis Center, up to 1 hour may be
reserved ($20/hr.).
Saturday-Tuesday:
Email tournament director or let tournament director know in person a practice
court request and we will get you on the court sheets free of charge. Also
practice courts starting on Saturday going through Tuesday can be reserved only
in increments of 30 minutes. Also practice courts can only be reserved after
first match times are released.
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DRAW FORMAT
Singles
is feed in Consolation, all players losing in the main draw feed to the
consolation draw or a playoff. Players
are expected to play and complete all scheduled matches. There are playoffs for 3rd and 4th,
5th and 6th.Doubles is singles elimination, with a 3rd
/4th playoff.
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NOT PLAYING SCHEDULED MATCH
There are main
draw and consolation draw matches on TUESDAY. Players are expected to play and complete all
scheduled matches. Players who leave the tournament early (do not play
scheduled matches, for any reason) must speak directly with the Tournament
Director or Referee, and will need to complete a form detailing the reason for
not playing.
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SCORING FORMAT
Singles: Best 2 of 3 tiebreak
sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set with a 3-minute break in
between sets, regular scoring a 5-minute warm-up will be allowed at the
beginning of each match.
Doubles: 8-game pro set with a
tiebreak at 8-games all, no-ad scoring a
5-minute warm-up will be allowed at the beginning of each match
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PROSHOP
Our
pro shop is open 9:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m. on Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Saturday,
8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, 8:00 a.m. –
7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. If you need
stringing done past 7 p.m. contact the tournament desk to arrange. Rackets must
be dropped off by 5pm to guarantee completion by the next morning. Tournament
stringing is $24 if you provide string and regular shop prices for purchased
string.
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USTA-CERTIFIED OFFICALS
This
is a USTA-sanctioned tournament, and USTA-certified officials will be on-site
throughout the tournament. Players- if you need any assistance during a match
and an official is not on your court or nearby, please have both players go to
the net and raise your racquet. An official will assist you as quickly as
possible. Remember, in USTA-sanctioned tournaments there should not be any
communication between players and spectators (parents, coaches, friends, etc.)
during a match (other than authorized rest periods). And, unless your match is
finished, you should not leave the court for any reason without notifying an
official.
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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
We
would like to recognize players for their good sportsmanship throughout the
tournament. There will be a
sportsmanship award for the whole tournament. Players and parents may nominate other
players for this award if you think they deserve it. Please see the tournament desk with your
nomination.
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VIDEO
There is no recording of any match allowed throughout
the tournament
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Entry to this tournament is restricted. To see how entrants will be selected, follow the “Selection Process” link to the left. It is the player’s responsibility to check the selection list(s) after registering online to be sure that a check mark appears beside the player’s name on the list, in order to insure proper registration. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, June 6, 2019 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 850002819 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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