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Level 5 in PHILADELPHIA, PA, about 413 miles from you, entries close Fri, Dec 18, 5:59pm EST. What do you want to know?
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Draws
Best of 3 sets, 10-point match tiebreak for the third · Hard courts · Yellow ball
| Division | Entered | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Singles 12 & under | 0 | 16 |
| Girls' Singles 12 & 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
OPEN LEVEL 5 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:
SINGLES ONLY - MATCHES ON SUNDAY AND MONDAY, DECEMBER 27TH & 28TH
16 PLAYERS WILL BE ACCEPTED PER AGE DIVISION (16 BOYS AND 16 GIRLS)
THIS IS NOT A FLIGHTED DRAW TOURNAMENT
PLAYERS CAN APPLY TO ONLY ONE AGE DIVISION FOR AN OPEN LEVEL 5 WITH OVERLAPPING DATES
Concurrent Tournament Violation
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If you are entered in this tournament and also in another tournament scheduled for the same weekend you have violated the concurrent tournament rule. IF YOU ARE ON TWO OR MORE APPLICANT LISTS WHEN ENTRIES CLOSE, YOU WILL BE PENALIZED BY THE MIDDLE STATES OFFICE. If you are on our alternate list and you decide to play in another tournament you must withdraw from our tournament immediately.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO REGISTER
Online registration is required and needs to be COMPLETED before the entry deadline. In the case of a technical problem, contact the USTA MS Junior Competition Department at jrcomp@ms.usta.com BEFORE THE ENTRY DEADLINE. The time stamp on the email needs to be BEFORE the entry deadline.
SEEDING IS DONE USING THE NATIONAL STANDINGS LIST (COMBINED).
MODIFIED FEED IN DRAW - CONSOLATION DRAW WILL BE PLAYED TO COMPLETION. A WITHDRAWAL OR WALKOVER MAY BE CONSIDERED A SCHEDULED MATCH.
PLAYERS ARE EXPECTED TO PLAY ALL THEIR CONSOLATION MATCHES.
3RD AND 4TH PLACE PLAYOFF WILL BE PLAYED
MATCH FORMAT:
MAIN DRAW: 2 OUT OF 3 SETS WITH A 10-POINT MATCH TIEBREAK IN LIEU OF 3RD SET, NO AD SCORING
CONSOLATION DRAW: 2 OUT OF 3 SHORT SETS TO 4, NO AD SCORING, 7-POINT SET TIEBREAK AT 4 GAMES ALL AND A 7-POINT MATCH TIEBREAK IN LIEU OF 3RD SET
No Late Entries Accepted
Refund Policy/Withdrawing Before Entries Close:
Players can withdraw themselves online any time before the tournament deadline. For instructions on how to withdraw, click here: WITHDRAW . No charge is made before the tournament deadline. AFTER THE DEADLINE HAS PASSED, NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS WILL BE ISSUED IF A PLAYER IS SELECTED AND UNABLE TO PLAY FOR ANY REASON.
Written Verification Requirement for Withdrawals Due to Injury, Illness or Personal Circumstance after selections have been made:
• Illness or Injury: The required written verification of an injury or illness must be from a medical professional and must be received by the tournament no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament.
• Personal Circumstance: If the player is withdrawing because of a personal circumstance, the player must deliver a written description of the situation no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament, and the Referee will determine whether the situation is a personal circumstance.
USTA Suspension Points for Withdrawals:
Any withdrawal (other than for previously authorized entry into concurrent tournaments) that does not meet the written verification requirements described above by the last scheduled day of the tournament (and, in the case of personal
Timeline
| Entries opened | Fri, Nov 6, 12:00pm EST |
| Entries close | Fri, Dec 18, 5:59pm EST |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sun–Mon Dec 27–28, 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 5?
A district-level event. Bigger draws, ranking matters for selection, points per win are higher than Level 6.
When do we know?
Selections post after entries close (Fri, Dec 18, 5:59pm EST). 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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