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Level 3 in Manchester, MA, about 660 miles from you, entries close Thu, Aug 20, 12:00pm EDT. 53 in so far, Boys' Singles 16 & under is the busiest draw (53 of 32). What do you want to know?
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Draws
One set to 8, 7-point tiebreak · Hard courts · Yellow ball
| Division | Entered | Draw | Alternates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys' Doubles 16 & under | 40 | 16 full | — |
| Boys' Singles 16 & under | 53 | 32 full | 22 |
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
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ELECTRIC LINE CALLING PILOT SITE
This tournament has been selected as an Electronic Line Calling pilot site on the National Junior Tournament Calendar. The USTA is dedicated to improving sportsmanship and new technology that will have a positive impact on the game of tennis. This site will feature the use of a product called Play Replay with the following protocols to be added closer to the date. Please note, the USTA is evaluating these protocols and feedback from the players, staff, and officials during and after the tournament through surveys. Your assistance to give live and productive feedback is appreciated.
Please review this document on how the Play Replay ELC System works.
UPDATE: Doubles pairing deadline - September 5th, 2026 - Please send an email to: tournaments@macbythesea.com with:
Your name and USTA Number
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Your Partner's name and USTA Number
The priority for doubles selection is:
• Paired selected main draw singles players
• One main draw selected player(singles) and one alternate list player(singles)
• Two alternate list(singles) players
1. DRAW, SCORING FORMATS, DRAW PUBLICATION, EARLIEST MATCH START TIMES
- This is an Open L3 National Event
- Registration Limit: 32 Singles, 16 Doubles teams
- Court Surface: Indoor Hardcourt
- Ball Color: Yellow
- Draw Format:
Singles: FIC+16 - Play out consolation until Finals, 5-8th playoffs, 3rd & 4th place playoff
Doubles: Single Elimination - 8 game proset, tiebreak to 7 at 8-8, NO-AD scoring
- If there are 8 or fewer players or teams, the draw format should be FIC-Q
- Score Format:
- Main draw - 2 out of 3 tie break sets (with ads), 10-point tiebreaker in lieu of a 3rd set.
- Backdraw - 2 out of 3 tie break sets (with ads), 10-point tiebreaker in lieu of a 3rd set.
- Duration: 3-day event
2. TOURNAMENT SITES & AMENITIES
Manchester Athletic Club
8 Atwater Ave, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944
3. TOURNAMENT BALL
Wilson US open Extra Duty
4. SURFACE
Indoor Hardcourt (5 main and 4 bubble)
5. OFFICIALS
Roving officials 1 per 4 courts
6. SEEDS
Please click for the Seeding Criteria
7. SCHEDULE OF PLAY
Tentative Schedule of Play: Saturday: two rounds of Main, one round of Consolation and one round of doubles Sunday--two rounds of Main and two rounds of Consolation, 1st round of qtrs playoff and two round of doubles. Monday: Singles final, 3/4 playoff, Qtrs playoff final, 2 rounds of consolations and doubles final. Order of play may change.
Timeline
| Entries opened | Thu, Jul 9, 12:00pm EDT |
| Entries close | Thu, Aug 20, 12:00pm EDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sat–Mon Sep 12–14, 2026 |
Questions parents ask
Will my junior get in?
Boys' Doubles 16 & under, Boys' Singles 16 & under are 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 3?
USTA junior tournaments run from Level 7 (local, open to anyone) up to Level 1 (national). Lower number, stronger field, more points.
When do we know?
Selections post after entries close (Thu, Aug 20, 12:00pm EDT). 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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