USTA National Men's 55 Hard Court Championships

Circle your calendar for next year's tournament to be held November 7-13, 2011.

Thanks to everyone who played and congratulations to the following players for their efforts in this year's tournament: Fred Robison - Singles Champion, Ross Boling - Singles Consolation Champion, Phil Landauer and Tom Smith - Doulbes Champions, Ross Boling and JP Wammack - Doubles Consolation Champions, Leslie Curtis and Bruce Van Maanen - Doubles Tiebreak Shootout Winners.

Players recheck draws due to withdrawal of seeds in both Singles and Doubles.

Tentative seeds for singles will be posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 and doubles on Thursday, October 28, 2010.

The draws and times posted are subject to change by the Tournament Committee for a cogent reason.

Entries for both Singles and Doubles close on Monday, October 25, 2010, 11:59 pm. The Singles and Doubles draws will be made on Friday, October 29, 2010 and will be posted on Saturday, October 30, 2010 (tournament ID#651704810). First round Singles matches will be played on Monday, November 8, 2010. First round Doubles matches will be played on Tuesday, November 9, 2010. Consolation draws will be offered for first "match" losers in both Singles and Doubles.

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.

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 $109.00 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". Rooms at this special rate are subject to availability.

The Player Party will be held at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 6:00 pm. 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.

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.