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Level 6 in GLEN ELLYN, IL, about 295 miles from you, entries close Wed, Oct 7, 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 18 & 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
Boys 18s – One-Day Tournament Format
Selection
We are accepting up to 16 players.
Selection is Top-Down based on current USTA NSL.
If 16 players enter, the tournament will be split into two separate 8-player draws, with each draw operating independently using the format described below.
Schedule
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Tournament begins at 8:00 a.m.
All players are expected to keep the entire day available (approximately 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) in case weather delays require schedule adjustments.
Under normal conditions, the tournament is expected to conclude by approximately 3:00 p.m.
Please do not enter this tournament if you are not available for the entire day. This ensures we have enough flexibility to complete the event if weather delays occur.
Scoring Format
Best 2 out of 3 short sets.
First to 4 games.
No-ad scoring throughout.
7-point tiebreak at 4-4 in each set.
If sets are split, a 7-point match tiebreak will determine the winner.
Format
Each 8-player draw consists of two groups of four players (Group A and Group B).
Each player plays three round-robin matches within their group.
Every player is guaranteed four matches.
In the event there are less than 8 players, 3 matches may only be played.
Playoff Round (4th Match)
Following round-robin play:
A1 vs. B1 – Championship Match
A2 vs. B2 – 3rd Place Match
A3 vs. B3 – 5th Place Match
A4 vs. B4 – 7th Place Match
USTA Ranking Points
20 points awarded for each match win.
Champion: Additional 15-point bonus.
A player who wins all four matches earns the maximum 95 USTA ranking points.
Refund Policy
Before the entry deadline: Players who withdraw before the tournament entry deadline will receive a 100% refund.
After the entry deadline: No refunds will be issued for withdrawals after the entry deadline.
Tournament Credit: Players withdrawing after the entry deadline will receive a tournament credit equal to their entry fee. This credit may be applied to any of the remaining Ignite Boys 18s events:
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Tournament credits are non-transferable and may only be used by the originally registered player.
Tennis Committee
Michael Patrick/Bob Velasco/Rene Ronquillo
tennischicago@yahoo.com
832-339-0232 - text for info.
The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.
Timeline
| Entries opened | — |
| Entries close | Wed, Oct 7, 4:59pm CDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sat Oct 10, 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 (Wed, Oct 7, 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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