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Level 6 in DES PLAINES, IL, about 294 miles from you, entries close Tue, Sep 15, 4:59pm CDT. 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 | 0 | 8 |
| Boys' Singles 18 & under | 1 | 8 |
| Girls' Singles 12 & under | 2 | 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
Northern Corridor Level 6 Junior Tournament – Saturday
Match Format:
Matches will be 2 out of 3 short sets to 4 games, no-ad scoring .
At 3-all , play continues and a player may win the set 5-3 .
If the score reaches 4-all , a 7-point tiebreaker will decide the set.
If players split sets, a 7-point tiebreaker will be played in place of the third set.
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The tournament will generally be played as a compass draw .
If there are fewer than 8 players in a division , the format may be changed to a round robin .
Schedule:
Younger age divisions will generally receive the earlier start times beginning around 8:00 a.m. , with older divisions scheduled later in the day.
All players should be available from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. because start times may change depending on entry sizes, weather, withdrawals, and other tournament circumstances .
Please do not enter the tournament unless you are available for the entire day.
Selection:
Player selection will be made top-down according to the applicable ranking/selection criteria.
Important:
Please check your USTA draw and match time approximately one hour before leaving for the tournament . Players may withdraw, be added, or have match times adjusted due to weather or other circumstances. The draw will contain the most current information.
If you have any questions, text is the best way to reach us. Please text Coach Rene at 832-339-0232.
Entry & Refund Information
Parents and players, please note that after the entry deadline, refunds are permitted, but $15 will be deducted for USTA and credit card processing fees . Unfortunately, these fees are outside of our control.
As another option, you may receive a full credit toward a future tournament to avoid losing the processing fees.
If the tournament has already started and two rounds have been completed before play is canceled , there will be no refunds . We will always make every reasonable effort to complete the tournament.
For this reason, players should plan to be available generally between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. for tournament play.
Questions? Please text 832-339-0232 . Thank you.
Tournament Committee
The tournament committee consists of:
Bob Velasco
Rajan Lalani
Sam Pecyna
Thank you.
The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.
Timeline
| Entries opened | Sun, Aug 23, 12:00pm CDT |
| Entries close | Tue, Sep 15, 4:59pm CDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sat Sep 19, 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 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 (Tue, Sep 15, 4:59pm CDT). 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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