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Level 7 in Mountainside, NJ, about 458 miles from you, entries close Mon, Sep 21, 5:59pm EDT. What do you want to know?

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Draws

One set to 4, 7-point tiebreak · Hard courts · Yellow ball

Division	Entered	Draw
Boys' Singles 12 & under	0	8
Girls' Singles 12 & under	1	8

Counts are live from USTA as of the last hour. Selection is by ranking list: a full draw still takes alternates, and unranked juniors get in when a draw is not full.

From the tournament desk

This is an Electronic Line Calling tournament.

This tournament will feature the use of a product called Play Replay as an electronic line call challenge solution.

For planning purposes (although subject to change), matches to begin at 11am.

Matches to be played on indoor hard courts.

For planning purposes (although subject to change), matches to begin around 11am.

Draw Type: Round Robin with playoffs

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Match format: One standard tiebreak set to 6, 7-point tiebreak at 6 games all; no-ad scoring

Selection process: 8 players in each division will be selected using the bottom up selection process. In bottom up selection, the unranked players are selected first, then lowest ranked, etc. In the event that the number of unranked players exceeds the published draw limit, selection shall be based on time/date entry.

No refunds after player selection has been made.

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If you are entered in overlapping tournaments you have violated the concurrent tournament rule. If you do not withdraw from our tournament or the other tournament you will be penalized by the Eastern office. If you are on our alternate list and you decide to play in another tournament you must withdraw from our tournament immediately.

Tournament Director on site: Tara Donnelly

The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.

Timeline

Entries opened	—
Entries close	Mon, Sep 21, 5:59pm EDT
Selections	After entries close
Draws posted	Usually the week of
Play	Sat–Sun Sep 26–27, 2026

Questions parents ask

Will my junior get in?

No draw is full yet. Selection is by ranking list, so a junior with no ranking can still get in when a draw is not full, and goes on the alternate list when it is.

What is a Level 7?

The entry point of USTA junior tennis. One or two days, local, no ranking needed to enter, and every win earns ranking points. The right first tournament.

When do we know?

Selections post after entries close (Mon, Sep 21, 5:59pm EDT). Draws usually post the week of the tournament. Text Coach Ace and we will tell you the moment either one lands.

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Want a text before entries close?

Text Coach Ace at (213) 410-2440 with your junior's name and division. Ace keeps the file: deadline, selections, draws, and what to do the night before.

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