Ask Coach Ace about this one
Level 6 in SAINT LOUIS, MO, about 409 miles from you, entries close Mon, Sep 14, 4:59pm CDT. 30 in so far, Boys' Singles 14 & under is the busiest draw (16 of 16). What do you want to know?
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Draws
Best of 3 sets, 10-point match tiebreak for the third · Hard courts · Yellow ball
| Division | Entered | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Singles 14 & under | 16 | 16 full |
| Boys' Singles 16 & under | 10 | 16 |
| Boys' Singles 18 & under | 4 | 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
LOCATION
Vetta Racquet Sports Sunset
10911 Gravois Industrial Ct, St Louis MO 63128
Late Entries will not be accepted. Do not wait until the last minute to register. If you are having technical difficulties, please contact the tournament director before the deadline passes (Brett Helbig, bhelbig@vettasports.com).
Skill Level: Intermediate
Eligibility: This event is open to all junior members of the USTA. A player must be 11 years of age or have completed the USTA 10 and Under Youth Progression.
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Draw Size: The draw is limited to 16 players per division.
Draw Type: Depending on number of participants either a round robin, feed in consolation through the semi-finals, or feed in consolation through the quarterfinals. Participants will play no more than four singles rounds.
Tournament Selection: Hybrid Selection. After the entry deadline has passed the tournament director will select the top 12 players based on the most recent USTA National Standings List, followed by the next 4 players based on WTN.
Seeding: Based on WTN.
Scoring Format: Main draw - best two out of three tiebreak sets to 6 games with a 10 point tiebreak in lieu of a third set. Consolation - 8 game pro set with a 7 point tiebreak played at 8 games all. Depending on the number of participants, no-ad scoring may be used for both main and consolation.
Schedule: This is a 3-day tournament (each division will complete play over two days). If you cannot play throughout the tournament do not register for this event as failing to play to completion for reasons other than injury, illness, or personal circumstance will be penalized (The tournament committee will determine what constitutes a personal circumstance).
Withdrawals before entries close: Use the online registration process to withdraw from an event before entries close. You will not be charged if you withdraw before the deadline.
Refunds: No refunds will be issued for withdrawals after the entry deadline has passed.
Contact: Please contact the tournament director with any questions about the event (Brett Helbig, bhelbig@vettasports.com )
The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.
Timeline
| Entries opened | Mon, Jul 20, 12:00pm CDT |
| Entries close | Mon, Sep 14, 4:59pm CDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Fri–Sun Sep 18–20, 2026 |
Questions parents ask
Will my junior get in?
Boys' Singles 14 & under is full; the rest have room. 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.
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 (Mon, Sep 14, 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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