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Level 7 in Sebring, FL, about 869 miles from you, entries close Thu, Oct 8, 5:59pm EDT. What do you want to know?

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Draws

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

Division	Entered	Draw
Boys' Singles 12 & under	0	16
Boys' Singles 14 & under	1	16
Boys' Singles 16 & under	0	16
Boys' Singles 18 & under	0	16
Girls' Singles 12 & under	0	16
Girls' Singles 14 & under	0	16
Girls' Singles 16 & under	0	16
Girls' Singles 18 & under	0	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

Please read the FAQs below before calling, emailing, or texting us about the event! They answer the most common questions we are asked prior to registration closing.

FAQs:

Why hasn't my credit card been charged yet / I need to withdraw? You have up until the time registration closes to withdraw without being charged, credit cards are not charged when you register. If you need to withdraw before registration closes, follow the directions in this link. How to Withdraw . Once registration has closed your card will be charged and it is non-refundable.

What time will the tournament start? The first matches typically start between 8 and 9 am, but that doesn't mean you will. Start time are very dependent on the number of player in the tournament and in your specific draw. I can't answer this question until we have completed taking entries, compiled the draws, and the draws are officially posted.

How will I know when the draws have been posted? Typically the draws are posted on Friday morning by 11AM. Please don't call, text, or email prior to this time asking for your match times, if we haven't posted it, it's because it isn't finalized yet. When the draws are complete and posted, you will find them under the DRAWS tab. We will send out an email when draws are posted to notify players to check online.

What is the format? It will vary by division depending how many players are entered, but normally it will either be a short set(s) to 4 with no-ad scoring or a single 8-game set against each opponent. It will be a round robin, non-elimination format, and we will get all the players as many opponents as reasonably possible within a 2.5 - 3 hour time frame.

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Do we combine divisions? Yes, but only when there are small draws. We want to get the players as many opponents as possible to give them experience playing multiple players with different playing styles. Typically the players in these age groups are novice players, so the age and gender differences don't have the same amount of bearing on who wins or losses as it would for older players in a higher level event. We would only merge divisions that signed up to play with the same ball and court size.

I live far away, can I get a late start? No, since these are round robin format, all of the players typically need to start at the same time.

Are there warmup courts available? Typically, only prior to the earliest matches of the day. Because we normally reach our facility capacity during tournaments, we need all of the courts for match play.

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

Timeline

Entries opened	Fri, Apr 24, 12:00pm EDT
Entries close	Thu, Oct 8, 5:59pm EDT
Selections	After entries close
Draws posted	Usually the week of
Play	Sat Oct 10, 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 (Thu, Oct 8, 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

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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