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Level 6 in Bethesda, MD, about 318 miles from you, entries close Sun, Sep 13, 5:59pm EDT. What do you want to know?
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Draws
Best of 3 sets, 7-point match tiebreak for the third · Hard courts · Yellow ball
| Division | Entered | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Singles 12 & under | 9 | 8 full |
| Boys' Singles 14 & under | 19 | 8 full |
| Boys' Singles 16 & under | 8 | 8 full |
| Boys' Singles 18 & under | 3 | 8 |
| Girls' Singles 12 & under | 3 | 8 |
| Girls' Singles 14 & under | 10 | 8 full |
| Girls' Singles 16 & under | 2 | 8 |
| Girls' Singles 18 & 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
WINTER/TEMPERATURE POLICY
This is an outdoor tournament. Tournament matches will be played if outdoor temperatures are at least 40 degrees (considering windchill) each day, for at least a few hours in the day. It does not have to be 40 degrees to start or finish matches, but overall, 40 degrees that day. If no matches are played due to low temperatures, players will be issued a credit for the entry fee towards a future outdoor MSK Tennis Academy Tournaments in 2026.
IMPORTANT SPORTSMANSHIP REMINDERS
All players, parents, and spectators MUST sign the Mid-Atlantic ACES Pledge and players will be REQUIRED to show their Mid-Atlantic ACES Pledge digital medallions or bag tag at check in.
All participants MUST adhere to the USTA Mid-Atlantic Sportsmanship Expectations; including The Do’s and Don’ts of Good Sportsmanship and are encouraged to nominate fellow participants as Champions on and off the court!
Draw and Match Format:
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Draw limits are currently set at 8 players per division for 12s and 18s, the draw limit is 16 for 14s and 16s. Any draw limit may be increased if court scheduling permits.
Draws will be compass draws OR round robins depending on the number of players in each event.
Score format: 2 out of 3 short sets (sets to 4, tiebreak at 4-4) with a 7 point tiebreak in lieu of a third set. No ad Scoring is permitted.
Anticipated Schedule (subject to change):
2 Day Event - Registered players must be prepared to participate both days.
Players will be scheduled for at least 2 matches and no more than 4 matches.
Players are expected to play all scheduled matches.
Waterfall and Seeding will be by Ranking
If divisions are split into multiple groups (e.g. 32 players split into two groups of 16 each), the groups will be waterfalled based on each players’ current position on the Combined National Standing List. WATERFALL is a method of distributing players into separate draws so that each draw or team is of similar overall strength. Seeding for Compass Draws will use each player’s current position on the Combined National Standing List, while Round Robin Draws will not be seeded.
Entry Information:
By registering for this event, players and parents are agreeing to be familiar with and abide by all aspects of the USTA Mid-Atlantic Junior Tournament Regulations . Registrants must review and understand the Mid-Atlantic regulations and all of the tournament notes including the Entry Information section below.
REFUND RULE
Players are able to withdraw themselves online anytime before the tournament deadline. After the deadline has passed, no refunds or credits will be issued if a player is unable to play for any reason. If no matches at all are able to be played because of inclement weather, or any other unforeseeable event and the tournament is canceled, a credit for the entry fee (minus processing fee) will be issued towards a future MSK Tennis tournaments in 2026. There will be no refunds or credits issued once a tournament has started and match play has begun.
Timeline
| Entries opened | — |
| Entries close | Sun, Sep 13, 5:59pm EDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sat–Sun Sep 19–20, 2026 |
Questions parents ask
Will my junior get in?
Boys' Singles 12 & under, Boys' Singles 14 & under, Boys' Singles 16 & under, Girls' Singles 14 & under are 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.
When do we know?
Selections post after entries close (Sun, Sep 13, 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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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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