Weather update for Monday morning:8:15
Courts are dry and playable. We will be on time.
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Singles Draws:
Draws will be published on Monday by 5pm. After some deliberation and due to the fact that the doubles deadline is extended until Wednesday and some players would have to change locations for Doubles to singles, we have decided to play the singles matches first on Friday. All players are still requested to show up at-least 30 minutes before their first match to turn in your medical release, receive T Shirt and tournament packet.
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Tournament Host Facility:
WW = Wagon Wheel Tennis Center 950 Creekview Dr. Coppell Texas 75019 ph.972-393-5687
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Secondary Match Location:
SLTC = SouthLake Tennis Center Bicentennial Park 450 W. Southlake Blvd. Southlake, TX 76092 ph 817-421-5605 .
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Secondary Match Location:
CHS = Coppell High School 185 West Parkway Blvd. Coppell, TX 75019
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Waitlist:
This tournament is a 64 draw tournament.
Currently our draws are full with players on the waitlist. Please send an email to be added with all pertinent information included. You will receive a response that you have been added to the list. Onsite alternates will be accepted, but must first be added to the wait list and then check in at the site on the first day of play at 8:30am.
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Match Format:
Main draw will be a FIC thru the round of 16. All main draw matches will be 2-3 sets, regular scoring with mandatory 10 minute break before the third set. Consolation matches will be 2 sets with a 10 point tie break in lieu of the third set with 3 minute break before the third set tie break. Doubles will be 8 game Pro Set, regular scoring with tie break at 8 all, single elimination. Singles has a mandatory consolation with Main draw mandatory playoffs for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th place.
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Doubles Entry and Deadline:
The deadline for entering doubles will be Wednesday November 25, at 6pm. All singles players are guaranteed an entry into doubles, but must notify the Tournament Director via email. It is a good idea to make sure you are listed properly online. If you do not sign up with a partner, players will be randomly paired. Doubles is a single elimination format with 8 game pro set, playoff for third and fourth.
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Medical Release:
All players will need to fill out a medical release form at check in. It would be best to have it filled out and bring it with you, here is the form.
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General Info:
Players should check in 30 minutes before every match and be ready to play. Remember that online match times are the official times. If a time is adjusted onsite, make sure that you have it in writing. It is also a good idea to make sure and leave your cell # at the site when checking in. Appropriate tennis attire is expected with no black sole shoes. players will not be allowed to check in if you are wearing flip flops or have on electronic devises such as ipod etc. Some locations may change from Friday to Saturday so pay attention to the site code next to your match time. Racket stringing will be available at both tennis centers. If you need to withdraw at anytime please send an email to steve@stevefranklintennis.com for a written confirmation. Maps will be provided at check in but it is always a good idea to print off the site location and directions to the site. Hitting Pros will be available but players must set these up in advance and not wait until same day.
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Player Registration:
Players should show up at your site, minimum of 30 minutes before their first match to check in and turn in the release form and get a T Shirt with packet.
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Schedule of play:
First matches will be Friday at approx. 9am, Singles to play first. Expect singles main draws to play two matches on Friday, one match Saturday, two Sunday with finals on Monday. Back draw will play semis and finals on Monday. Doubles will play one round Friday, two Saturday, one Sunday with finals on Monday. Playoffs for 4th thru 6th singles are mandatory as are playoffs for 3rd and 4th doubles. This schedule is required from the National office.
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Tournament Hotel: Call hotels directly, Girls draws closer to Solana, Boys closer to DFW Airport, Super 8 for both.
DFW Airport Marriott 972-929-8800 : 8440 Freeport Pkwy. Irving Tx. 75063 ask for Steve Franklin Tennis Services rate of $90.00:::: DFW Marriott Solana 817-430-5000: 5 Village Circle, Westlake Tx 76262 ask for Steve Franklin Tennis Services rate of $90.00(four tennis courts on premises, plus airport shuttle):::: Super 8 817-329-7222:250 E. State Hwy 114, Grapevine Tx 76051 USTA rate of $75.00
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Practice Courts:
Courts will be open 1 hour before the first round matches for warm up. 2 Practice courts will be available both Friday and Saturday at Southlake Tennis Center. Call to reserve. 2 courts will be available at Coppell High School on Friday, first come first serve. Wagon Wheel will have practice courts open on Friday thru Sunday but may be limited at times. Players will be required to share practice courts even when reserved. Thursday thru Monday practice courts will be available at Dove Park 6 cts, Heritage Park 2 cts, Coppell Middle School 2 cts, Coppell Middle East and West 2 cts each, and Carroll Middle School 2 cts. These are first come first serve and open to the public. Use the tennis maps link under more info for exact location and directions.
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Pro Hitting Sessions:
Wagon Wheel Tennis Center is offering Pro hitting sessions: Contact Grayson Vanover 214-636-2583, or Fernando Iniestra 972-989-5796 for specific times and rates. Southlake Tennis Center is offering Pro hitting sessions: contact Marc Weigelt 972-207-1729 or Alejandro Chong 972-256-6677.
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Racket Stringing:
Both Southlake Tennis Center and Wagon Wheel Tennis Center offer racket stringing during the tournament. Both tennis centers also have a full service Pro shop. Additionally, Dicks Sporting Goods is located in close proximity just North of DFW airport off of 121, 2000 Market Place Blvd
Irving, TX 75063.
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Video during match play:
Video is not allowed during this National Selection event. The USTA and this event retains the right to all video and some players have indicated that they prefer not to be videotaped, therefore no video is allowed during the tournament.
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Seeding Criteria
Seeding will done using the National Selection list dated November 19th.
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Officials:
Officials will be present and calling foot faults with no warning, enforcing the code and help observe courts when needed. Remember parents can not call for an official to come to a court, only players. Parents bad behavior can cause a player to receive code violations.
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Official Ball:
Wilson US Open Extra Duty
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Eligibility for USTA National Selection Tournaments
Who can enter and play. Please use the link provided.
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Entering Two Divisions, Concurrent tournament entry and freeze deadline:
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Selection Process:
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What is the Freeze Deadline:
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Alternates:
An ordered list of alternates will be published after entries close. Onsite alternates will be accepted. If you are one of the first 5 alternates, it is a good idea to email the tournament director so that we have your most up to date contact info. An alternate will be given 24 hours to respond to a request to take a spot in the draw. If after 24 hours there is no response, the next player in line will be contacted and given the spot.
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