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Level 7 in North Bethesda, MD, about 320 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 6, 7-point tiebreak · Hard courts · Yellow ball
| Division | Entered | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Singles 14 & under | 1 | 8 |
| Boys' Singles 18 & under | 0 | 8 |
| Girls' Singles 14 & under | 0 | 8 |
| Girls' Singles 18 & under | 0 | 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
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!
Players are expected to play all scheduled matches.
Draw and Match Format:
Draw limits: 8
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Draws will be compass draws OR round robins depending on the number of players in each event.
Score format: one Superset to 6 games with a 7 point tiebreaker at 6-6. No ad scoring is permitted.
Indoors only: Format may be one short set to 4 games with a 7 point tiebreak at 4-4 (only if a player is playing at least 4 matches and there are limited courts).
Flighting and Seeding will be by Ranking
If divisions are split into multiple groups (e.g. 32 players into two groups of 16 each), the groups will be flighted based on each players’ current position on the Combined National Standing List (ranking). FLIGHTING is a method of distributing players entered into an event into separate draws so that players of the same level are in the same draw and compete against each other. 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.
Anticipated Schedule (subject to change):
Level 7 events are one-day events.
Players will be scheduled for at least 2 matches and no more than 4 matches.
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.
No refunds after registration has closed unless inclement weather causes a complete washout. Players may withdraw free of charge prior to registration close.
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Players may only register for one age division
L7 Bottom Up Selection: Selection shall be “Bottom Up.” Selection will be based on the most current Combined National Standing List for that age division. Unranked players shall be selected first. In the event that the number of unranked players exceeds the published draw limits; selection shall be random.
Late Entries: It is at the discretion of the Tournament Director to accept late entries after registration closes and before draws are published; a Tournament Director accepting late entries must post a note on the tournament homepage indicating late entries will be accepted in the order received up until a specified time or the draw is full. Late entries may not be accepted after the draw has been published.
Timeline
| Entries opened | — |
| Entries close | Mon, Sep 21, 5:59pm EDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sun Sep 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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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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