Will my junior get in?
We read their standing against this draw and tell you where that leaves them. We don't store their name without your permission.
Match format: Best of 3 sets, 10-point match tiebreak for the third
Courts: Hard · Ball: Yellow ball
What your junior can earn
Points run off the round reached, not the draw size: up to 300 ranking points for winning it.
| Champion | 300 |
| Finalist | 225 |
| Semifinalist | 150 |
| Quarterfinalist | 105 |
| Round of 16 | 54 |
| Each consolation round won | 11 |
Standings points, before bonus points for beating a ranked opponent. What a result is actually worth to your junior depends on the six results they are already counting.
Draws
| Division | Entered | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Singles 12 & under | 0 | 16 |
| Girls' Singles 12 & under | 0 | 16 |
Counted within the last hour. The tournament director picks the field, so whether a junior gets in is the director's call.
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Level 5 in Grand Rapids, MI, entries close Sun, Jan 17, 5:59pm EST. What do you want to know?
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PLAYER SELECTION & SEEDING
This tournament will use a combination of USTA Points Per Round and World Tennis Number (WTN) for player selection and seeding.
Players will be selected for the tournament in the following order:
1 - 13 Players based on the most recent National Standings List (NSL)
2 - 3 Players based on WTN
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*Alternates will be ordered by NSL
Players will be seeded for the tournament in the following order:
1 - All seeds done by WTN
If you have questions regarding player selection and/or seeding, please contact the USTA/Midwest Section office at jrtourney@midwest.usta.com (this does NOT go to the Tournament Director - contact information for the Tournament Director can be found at the bottom of this page).
For more information about WTN please click the following link:
more info
POINTS PER ROUND
This tournament carries with it USTA Level 5 points per round. For more information on ranking points, please click the following link: more info
MATCH SCORING/DRAW SIZE
Modified Feed-In Draw. Losers of first 2 rounds will feed-in to the consolation draw. Semifinal losers will playoff for 3rd and 4th place. All singles matches are best of three tie-break sets with a 10-point tiebreaker in lieu of a 3rd set.
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
In an effort to promote a more enjoyable and fair experience for all, the following policy is in immediate force and effect and will be diligently and stringently enforced. USTA Midwest has implemented a “ZERO TOLERANCE” policy on improper behavior. Please click here to view the policy.
PLAYER CONTACT INFORMATION POLICY
If you do not provide an email address and/or cell number(s) when you register for this tournament, then we will not be able to notify you about any possible changes in the tournament.
PROVIDE YOUR FEEDBACK
If you have questions about USTA/Midwest tournaments, please email jrtourney@midwest.usta.com.
TOURNAMENT FEES
1) If your credit card has been declined, the tournament director will be reaching out to you, and they will have the option to withdraw you from the competitors' list if you do not respond and communicate with them. 2) No refunds after player selection.
WRITTEN NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR WITHDRAWS
After play starts, any player coded as "Withdrawal" or "Walkover" on the draw sheet must submit written verification (email) regarding the reason for withdrawal. The player should provide a detailed description of the reason for withdrawal, and if the reason is not for INJURY, ILLNESS, PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCE (Referee shall determine validity and may reach out for additional details), or previously authorized entry into another tournament, the player is subject to the Suspension Point System ( Friend at Court pp. 114-119 ) . Written verifications should be emailed to the Tournament Director and/or Referee no later than the last day of the tournament to be considered valid.
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All tournament matches are also live-streamed free of charge on YouTube . Search YouTube for our page @GrandRapidsTennis. For players seeking an in-depth review, video recordings of matches and detailed analytical data are available for an additional nominal fee.
EVENT SITE:
Grand Rapids Racquet & Fitness ( 8 Cts) 4940 Plainfield Ave. NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525. (616-363-7769)
Practice Courts:
Indoor Practice Courts: Free Saturday practice courts are available for all players for 30 minutes. Boys from 9:30- 10:00 am. For girls 10:00- 10:30am for the girls. Courts will be cleared for matches at 10:30 am No practice courts are available after play begins. Players are required to share with 4 players per court. Sorry, no Parents or coaches hitting or feeding unless space permits. Non-participants will be removed by tournament officials to allow all players an equal warm-up opportunity . Players who wish to reserve courts earlier in the morning may do so for a fee by calling the front desk at 616-363-7769,* (not before Wednesday at 7:00 am). Sunday Practice courts are free and will be released as the event progresses.
Electronic Line calling/overrule system: Grand Rapids Racquet is equipped with a Zennix electronic line calling system on all courts
LIVE STREAMING: GRRF Matches are all live-streamed free of charge on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@GrandRapidsTennis
All the tennis action is live-streamed and available to friends and family for free: Match recordings are available for a nominal fee on request. *By entering the tournament, parents consent to the broadcasting of their child's matches. Individual cameras will not be turned off.
PLAYER SELECTION & SEEDING:
STARTING TIMES & DRAWS:
Starting times will be posted on Thursday
POINTS PER ROUND:
This tournament is a USTA Level 5 points per round event. For more information on ranking points, please click the following link: more info
Draw Format/MATCH SCORING/DRAW SIZE
16 Player Modified Feed-In Draw. Losers of the first 2 rounds will feed into the consolation draw. Semifinal losers will play off for 3rd and 4th place. All singles matches are best of three tie-break sets with a 10-point tiebreaker in lieu of a 3rd set. Awards 1-4th place and FIC champion and finalist.
Rest Periods:
Players in the main draw will receive no less than 1.5 hours between matches. Players in FIC will receive no less than 1.25 hours between matches
Balls: Wilson US Open Reg.Duty
Parental & Spectator Conduct Policy:
To promote an enjoyable and fair experience for all participants, USTA Midwest has implemented a “ZERO TOLERANCE” policy on improper behavior. Players can be coded for any improper action by their parents and coaches.
Click here to view the policy.
PLAYER CONTACT INFORMATION:
Please always provide a current email address and cell/text number(s) when you register for events. We need to be able to notify you about any possible changes in the tournament. Please ensure your email settings do not put tournament messages in your junk folder
TOURNAMENT FEES
If your credit card was declined, we reach out to you. Failure to respond may result in the player being withdrawn as a competitor if the situation is unresolved.
*No refunds after player selection . *(Midwest rule)
If a player is not selected for the event, no credit card will be charged.
WRITTEN NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR WITHDRAWALS
Withdrawing after play starts without written verification to the Tournament Director is subject to 5 Suspension Points in the USTA Suspension Point System (2022 FAC pp. 113-117). This requirement includes issues with illness or injury. The written verification must be sent to the Tournament Director before the end of the tournament.
EVENT HOTEL INFORMATION - Tru Hotel by Hilton
The hotel contact information is as follows:
Tru by Hilton Comstock Park (Grand Rapids)
340 Dodge Rd NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321
Direct: 616-286-6555
Alternate Hotel:
The Comfort Suites Grand Rapids North is also conveniently located near us. This is an excellent property. There are some excellent non-chain restaurants around it, and they are only a few miles from the Alpine shopping area. Comfort Suites North- 350 Dodge Street, Comstock Park, MI, 4932 Phone (616) 785-7899
The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.
Timeline
| Entries opened | — |
| Entries close | Sun, Jan 17, 5:59pm EST |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sat–Sun Jan 23–24, 2027 |
Questions parents ask
Will my junior get in?
No draw is full yet. The tournament director picks the field, so whether a junior gets in is the director's call.
What is a Level 5?
A district-level event. Bigger draws, ranking matters for selection, points per win are higher than Level 6. Points run off the round reached, not the draw size: up to 300 ranking points for winning it.
When do we know?
Selections post after entries close (Sun, Jan 17, 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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