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Level 7 in Algonquin, IL, about 316 miles from you, entries close Sun, Nov 1, 4:59pm CST. What do you want to know?
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Draws
One set to 6 · Hard courts · Yellow ball
| Division | Entered | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Singles 14 & under | 1 | 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
Tournaments will last approximately 3 hours. Times will vary by event, but in general matches may begin as early as 11 am and finish up by 4 pm. Click on the "Draws" tab to view start times. Everyone gets as many matches as possible with compass, round robin, or other non-elimination format (most likely 30 or 40-minute timed rounds w/ no-ad scoring). Every participant receives a commemorative t-shirt.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• "Alternate" status means players will only participate if they are contacted with news that a main draw player has dropped out. Players are alternates unless they appear in the "DRAWS" tab. DO NOT ATTEND if you are an alternate who hasn't been contacted.
• Please pose any pre-tournament questions to the tournament director PRIOR to the morning of the event.
Draws limited to 8 players and selections are based on National Standing List position.
Selection Process for Single Day Showdown: If a club has stated draw limitations or can only accommodate a limited number of players , a REVERSE SELECTION PROCESS must be used to assure that the less experienced tournament players are included in the selections first. Players must be selected in the following order:
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a. Players who are actually in the age division, from lowest points to the highest points in that division.
b. Players who are from a younger age division, from lowest points highest points in their own division.
Draws will be posted by Wednesday before the tournament.
Tournament Committee: Rob Laue, Conni Stinek, Molly Laue.
Tournament Director: Rob Laue rlaue@crystallakeparks.org
Tournament feedback: adriane@midwest.usta.com
The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.
Timeline
| Entries opened | — |
| Entries close | Sun, Nov 1, 4:59pm CST |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sat Nov 7, 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 (Sun, Nov 1, 4:59pm CST). 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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