Tournament Reports
Events - Alternates by Event as of 12/26/20 at 8pm. Match Schedule Info - Future Match Info
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2020 TOURNAMENT CHAMPION:
Congratulations to Ashley Matz from Brookfield, Wisconsin for winning the Girls 16s USTA Midwest Level 2 Singles Tournament.
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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WINNERS:
Congratulations to Naisha Nagpal from Verona, Wisconsin for being selected the Tournament Sportsmanship Award Winner for Sunday.
Congratulations to Shradha Grover from Cincinnati, Ohio for being selected the Tournament Sportsmanship Award Winner for Monday.
Congratulations to Madison Liu from Wilmette, Illinois for being selected the Tournament Sportsmanship Award Winner for Tuesday.
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TOURNAMENT STARTING TIMES:
Starting times are now posted. We will be using two clubs for the first two days of the tournament on Sunday and Monday; Lifesport Tennis Club - Racine (Racine Tennis Club) and Lifesport Tennis Club - Kenosha (East Side Tennis and Fitness Club). On Tuesday the tournament will finish and will be played at the Lifesport Tennis Club - Racine. Please check your starting times CAREFULLY to make sure you know which CLUB and TIME you are playing at. Starting times may be found by clicking on the words "Future Match Info Report" above in blue. Again, please check your starting times CAREFULLY and plan to arrive a few minutes early before your first match. Warm-up courts will be available to book for Sunday on Thursday December 24th after 9am (see Play Site Locations & Practice Courts & Warm-up Courts). Draws will be posted on Saturday before 9pm.
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There will be no doubles at this event.
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USTA/Midwest COVID-19 Safety Procedures
The COVID-19 procedures and policies in place by the USTA/Midwest Section for this event are as follows: * First and foremost, if you are not feeling well, please withdraw from the event. If you are a spectator and not feeling well, please stay home. * Player +1 for the entire event. Only one person is going to be allowed with each player. * The water fountains will not be accessible for the duration of the event. Please bring plenty of water for matches. * Social distancing will be strongly encouraged in addition to wearing a face mask. * We encourage bringing your own chair to watch any matches outdoors. * Do not enter the facility until 10-15 minutes before your scheduled match time. * There will be no handshakes at the conclusion of matches. * Once match results have been turned in, we request you leave the facility immediately. Only players are to approach the tournament desk. Please keep a safe distance when doing so. * All tournament staff will be wearing masks.
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PROTOCOLS FOR PLAYERS:
- Check with the host facility ahead of time for any protocols that may apply at that facility. - Arrive at the facility close to assigned start time, ready to play, and depart immediately after scores are reported. - Bring your own water bottles, towel, or any other personal equipment and store them inside your tennis bag when not in use. - Wash hands often (before / after matches.) - Clearly verbalize score at the start of each point. - Maintain safe social distance between players during the racket spin at the start of a match. - Players should change ends on opposite sides of court on change overs. - Offer an acknowledgment such as a nod, a thumbs up or a “good match” instead of shaking players’ hands. - If playing Indoors each player will ONLY be allowed to bring in ONE spectator (coach or parent) with them on site. - All players and guests must ware a mask when entering and leaving the club and at all times in the lobby areas. - All players and guests will have their temperature taken each day when the arrive at the club.
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Important USTA 2021 Changes
The USTA will be launching a new, simplified nationwide junior tournament competitive structure in January, 2021. These changes will create a standardized system that will drive greater consistency for our players, parents, coaches, tournament directors and officials. These changes will help better address the needs of all our constituents with the goals of driving growth in USTA Junior Tournaments. Please click on the link to learn everything you need to know about these changes. In 2021, this event will be an Open Level 4.
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PLAYER SELECTION & SEEDING
This tournament will use a combination of USTA/Midwest Points Per Round and Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) for player selection and seeding. Players will be selected for the tournament in the following order: 1 - 44 Players based on the most recent USTA/Midwest Standings List in the age division of the tournament 2 - 20 Players based on UTR Players will be seeded for the tournament in the following order: All 16 seeds are done using UTR. If you have questions regarding player selection and/or seeding, please contact the USTA/Midwest Section office at jrtourney@midwest.usta.com
For more information about UTR please click the following link:
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POINTS PER ROUND
This tournament carries with it Level 2 USTA/Midwest points per round and Level 4 National points per round. For more information on USTA/Midwest points per round, please visit the following link:
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MATCH SCORING/DRAW SIZE
Feed-in consolation draw (through the round of 16). All matches are best of three tie-break sets with a 10-point tie-breaker in lieu of a 3rd set. The consolations stop at the final match. 64 FIC-R16
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PLAY SITE LOCATIONS & PRACTICE COURTS & WARM-UP COURTS
After the starting times are posted on Wednesday December 23rd you may call one of the clubs listed below to book ONLY a practice court for Saturday. Lifesport Tennis Club - Kenosha (East Side Tennis & Fitness Club), 7611 Sheridan Road, Kenosha, WI 53143 (262-652-7373); Lifesport Tennis Club - Racine (Racine Tennis Club), 5100 Briarwood Lane, Racine, WI 53402 (262-639-6100). We will be offering a limited amount of Practice Courts on Saturday. Full court for an hour for the reduced rate of $20 per hour. Warm-Up Courts start Sunday and go through Tuesday and are on a Half Hour basis only for $10 per half hour. To accommodate the most players, there can be up to 4 players on a warm-up court. Warm-Up Courts for Sunday will be available to book on Thursday December 24th after 9am. Please mention the tournament in order to be able to book a court at any of these clubs. You will need to pre-pay for the courts with a credit card.
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TOURNAMENT HOTEL INFORMATION
1) The Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Racine Harbourwalk in Downtown Racine on Lake Michigan @ 223 Gaslight Circle. Guests will enjoy comfortable well-appointed guest rooms, indoor pool, whirlpool, complementary wireless internet, and an onsite Chancery Restaurant. Simply mention that you are participating in the tennis tournament at the Racine Tennis Club and receive a tournament discount rate. The contact phone number for reservations is (262)632-7777 and for additional information, please visit the website at www.radisson.com/racinewi. If you have any problems booking a room please contact Adam Fuller at 262-833-0354. 2) The Country Inn and Suites, 7011 122nd Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53142. Rate includes free hot breakfast, 24 hour fitness and swimming, and a microwave and refrigerator in your room. Book your reservation by calling (262)857-3680 and asking for the West Side Tennis & Swim Club rate and use Club Code 120546 when calling, $105.00 plus tax per night. 3) The DoubleTree by Hilton Pleasant Prairie Kenosha, 11800 108th Street, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158. Standard Double Room with two full-size beds. Book your reservation by calling (262)857-3377 and asking for the West Side Tennis & Swim Club rate. Rates starting at $112.00 plus tax per night.
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ORDER OF PLAY
SUNDAY- 2 rounds of main draw and 1 round of consolation singles. MONDAY- 2 rounds of main draw and 3 rounds of consolation singles. TUESDAY - 2 rounds main draws and 2 rounds consolation singles and the quarterfinal consolation round.
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FIRST ROUND REPORT TIME INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT BEGINS BY 6PM.
Come back to this page on Wednesday, December 23rd and click on the blue “Future Match Info Report” to find out your first time as well as your Win/Loss time (W/L). Please be careful when reading this. The W/L times are in parentheses. Players from the same district will not play each other first round unless an alternate fills a spot or more than half the draw is from the same. We will be using two clubs for this tournament. Please make sure you know which club you will be playing at.
-Matches followed by "Racin" will be played at the Lifesport Tennis Club - Racine (Racine Tennis Club), 5100 Briarwood Lane, Racine, WI 53402 (262-639-6100). Matches followed by "East" will be played at the Lifesport Tennis Club - Kenosha (East Side Tennis & Fitness Club), 7611 Sheridan Road, Kenosha, WI 53143 (262-652-7373).
-Please note that the time on the far left is the first match starting time.
-The two match times on the right are the player's second match times. The match time following a "W" is the second match time if the player wins his/her first match. The match time following an "L" is the second match time if the player loses his/her first match.
-Plan to arrive at the proper club at least fifteen minutes before your starting time.
-Please allow for traffic when scheduling your time to get to the clubs.
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PLAYER CONTACT INFORMATION POLICY
If you do not provide an email address and/or cell number(s) when you register for this tournament, then we will not be able to notify you about any possible changes in the tournament.
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PROVIDE YOUR FEEDBACK
If you have questions about USTA/Midwest tournaments, please email jrtourney@midwest.usta.com. Also, please take a minute to tell us what you thought about this tournament using the following link:
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TOURNAMENT FEES
1) If your credit card has been declined, please contact the tournament director immediately. You have until noon Monday to pay the entry fee. The tournament director has the option to withdraw you from the competitors list if you have not communicated with them. 2) No refunds after player selection.
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DUAL ENTRY
Please see link if you have signed up for two tournaments on the same weekend.
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DRAWS POSTED
Draws will be posted on the Saturday before the events begins by 9pm.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, December 17, 2020 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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