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Level 6 in TAMPA, FL, about 818 miles from you, entries close Wed, Sep 9, 5:59pm EDT. 36 in so far, Boys' Singles 12 & under is the busiest draw (17 of 16). What do you want to know?
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Draws
Best of 3 sets, 10-point match tiebreak for the third · Green Clay courts · Yellow ball
| Division | Entered | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Singles 12 & under | 17 | 16 full |
| Boys' Singles 14 & under | 7 | 16 |
| Girls' Singles 12 & under | 12 | 16 |
| Girls' Singles 14 & under | 1 | 16 |
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
ATTENTION PLAYERS, PARENTS AND COACHES:
Welcome!! We are excited to host you at the Back to School Smash !
Enter early!! Only the Top NSL 16 players are accepted into each division. Late Entries are not accepted. Please make sure that your email and cell phone numbers are up to date. That is the only way we can communicate with you.
Warm up courts are available on Sat and Sun at 7:30am. Once matches have begun hitting wall is available. The tournament desk DOES NOT supply practice or warm up balls.
Hunter's Green Country Club is a private membership country club. As a guest of the club you are expected to respect the grounds, facilities and our members.Players, parents and coaches are not permitted in gym or fitness facilities. Please use Bruce B. Downs entrance, at security gate, give code word USTA Tennis Tournament and present your DL to guard for entry.
We do ask that spectators bring their own chairs. Players ONLY under the courtside awnings, please. There are chairs provided under the awning for the PLAYERS ONLY! Thank you for your cooperation and GOOD LUCK!
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Our cafe' is open Sat. and Sun. NO OUTSIDE FOOD ALLOWED ON PREMISES PLEASE.
Entrty Fee $83.43 per player
Entry fees are processed at time of player selection and are NOT REFUNDABLE. If you are not selected your credit card is NOT charged.
Draws are posted on this website Thursday 9/12 after 6pm.
There are NO REFUNDS after Deadline/ Player Selections have been made.
The draws are limited to the top 16 USTA NSL players in each event. If your draw is full you may play up.
All matches will be 2 out of 3 sets using a 10pt match tiebreaker in liu of a full 3rd set. There is a Consolation, PLEASE, out of consideration of other players, let the desk know if you do not intend to play in the Consolation. Consolation matches will be using NO-AD scoring, due to the heat. Up to 3 matches per day maybe played.
Every effort will be made to complete the entire tournament on Sat/Sun.
Please understand that abbreviated scoring may be implimented if inclement weather interrupts play for an extended amount of time. Thank you for your understanding, We will make every effort to get in all matches.
Tournament Director - william.hughes
william.hughes@invitedclubs.com
813-973-1000
The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.
Timeline
| Entries opened | — |
| Entries close | Wed, Sep 9, 5:59pm EDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sat–Sun Sep 12–13, 2026 |
Questions parents ask
Will my junior get in?
Boys' Singles 12 & under is full; the rest have room. 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 6?
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.
Can we enter two divisions?
One event per player at this tournament. Pick the age group that matches your junior's birth year, or the one up if they are ready for it.
When do we know?
Selections post after entries close (Wed, Sep 9, 5:59pm EDT). Draws usually post the week of the tournament. Text Coach Ace and we will tell you the moment either one lands.
Closing soon near you
- UPPER ARLINGTON FALL JR OPEN - BOYS 14, 16, 18s, GIRLS 14-16sLevel 6 · 5 mi · Sat–Sun Sep 12–13, 2026 · closes Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT
- Scarborough East Head-Penn Open B14-18s Single Day ShowdownLevel 7 · 9 mi · Fri Sep 11, 2026 · closes Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT
- Scarborough East Head-Penn Open BG12s Single Day ShowdownLevel 7 · 9 mi · Sat Sep 12, 2026 · closes Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT
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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