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Level 7 in MERRILLVILLE, IN, about 251 miles from you, entries close Fri, Sep 11, 4:59pm CDT. 1 in so far, Girls' Singles 18 & under is the busiest draw (1). What do you want to know?
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Draws
One set to 4, 7-point tiebreak · Hard courts · Yellow ball
| Division | Entered | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Singles 12 & under | 0 | — |
| Boys' Singles 14 & under | 0 | — |
| Boys' Singles 16 & under | 0 | — |
| Boys' Singles 18 & under | 0 | — |
| Girls' Singles 12 & under | 0 | — |
| Girls' Singles 14 & under | 0 | — |
| Girls' Singles 16 & under | 0 | — |
| Girls' Singles 18 & under | 1 | — |
Counts are live from USTA as of the last hour. Selection: per USTA.
From the tournament desk
Tournament will be held at Andrean High School, 5959 Broadway, Merrillville IN 46410.
Players will earn ranking points for each match won. No medals or trophies will be awarded; all entrants will receive a USTA gift.
Start times for all divisions will be posted on Thursday evening, after the deadline. We DO NOT post the draws; we post the strart times. You can find these times by selecting the Overview tab on the tournament home page. We typically start no earlier than 11:00 am. Some divisions will start at 1:30 pm. Tennis court gates will be opened one hour before the start of the first division for warm-ups.
Match formats will depend on the size of each draw (all are regular scoring, with ad):
• Thrree players in a division (where everyone plays two opponents) = Two short sets each round, 7 point tiebreak if sets are split
• Four players in a division (where everyone plays three opponents) = One set up to 6 games each round
Read the rest
• Five or more players in a division (where everyone plays four opponents) = One short set each round
For more information, call or text Donn Gobbie at 219-629-3821
The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.
Timeline
| Entries opened | Thu, Jul 31, 12:00pm CDT |
| Entries close | Fri, Sep 11, 4:59pm CDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sun Sep 13, 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.
Can we enter two divisions?
One event per player at this tournament. Pick the age group that matches your junior's birth year, or the one up if they are ready for it.
When do we know?
Selections post after entries close (Fri, Sep 11, 4:59pm CDT). Draws usually post the week of the tournament. Text Coach Ace and we will tell you the moment either one lands.
Closing soon near you
- UPPER ARLINGTON FALL JR OPEN - BOYS 14, 16, 18s, GIRLS 14-16sLevel 6 · 5 mi · Sat–Sun Sep 12–13, 2026 · closes Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT
- Scarborough East Head-Penn Open B14-18s Single Day ShowdownLevel 7 · 9 mi · Fri Sep 11, 2026 · closes Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT
- Scarborough East Head-Penn Open BG12s Single Day ShowdownLevel 7 · 9 mi · Sat Sep 12, 2026 · closes Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT
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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