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Level 3 in CA 90712, USA, about 1975 miles from you, entries close Wed, Jan 7, 2:59pm PST. 394 in so far, Boys' Singles 16 & under is the busiest draw (64 of 32). 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	Alternates
Boys' Singles 12 & under	46	32 full	14
Boys' Singles 14 & under	50	32 full	18
Boys' Singles 16 & under	64	32 full	32
Boys' Singles 18 & under	56	32 full	25
Girls' Singles 12 & under	42	32 full	10
Girls' Singles 14 & under	46	32 full	14
Girls' Singles 16 & under	50	32 full	18
Girls' Singles 18 & under	40	32 full	9

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

First round consolation: Thank you to all of the players who supported playing in the consolation draws yesterday. Since we only have 3 days to complete this tournament, the consolation draw is set with the players who started play yesterday with the first round of this draw. No more players will feed into the consolation draw from Sunday's play.

On-Site Alternate information: This tournament offers this opportunity on the first day. You can show up at the following site for your age division at the specified time to sign-in. The established order of the Alternate List will still be enforced for those who sign-in. Marina High School: Boys and Girls 12s, sign-in no later than 7:45 am and Girls 14s, no later than 10:00 am; Lakewood Tennis Center: Boys 14s, no later than 7:45 am, Girls 18s, no later than 10:30 am and Boys 18s, no later than 12:30 pm; El Dorado Park Tennis Canter: Girls 16s, no later than 7:45 am and Boys 16s, no later than 12:30 pm.

Sites: Lakewood Tennis Center (LTC on the draw) located at 4212 Clubhouse Dr in Lakewood; El Dorado Park Tennis Center (ELDO on the draw) located at 2800 N. Studebaker Rd in Long Beach and Marina High School (MHS on the draw) located at 15871 Springdale St in Huntington Beach

Player withdrawals and alternates: As players withdraw from the tournament, alternates will be called upon to fill the vacated spot in the draw. Refunds (minus admin fees) will be given to any main draw player who withdraws on or before 8 am Sunday 1/11. On-site alternates will happen the first day of the tournament - more information regarding this process will be forthcoming.

Player selections and wildcards: Player selections were made and processed (Fri 1/9) Congratulations to the 6 players who were given wildcards into the tournament - Girls 16s: Sophia Lee and Fiona Tseng; Boys 16s: Brandon Duan: Girls 18s: Claire Reifeiss and Tia Messerli; Boys 18s: Rohan Grewal

Draw size: Each draw will have 32 players and players will be selected using the NSL (National Standings List.)

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Format: All main draw matches will be 2 tiebreak sets, regular scoring, with a 10 pt. match tiebreak at 1 set all (up until the finals where the format will be best 2 of 3 tiebreak sets - except in the 12s age division.) All consolation matches will be 2 tiebreaks, no-ad scoring, with a 10 pt. match tiebreak for all age divisions throughout the consolation draw.

Mandatory first round consolation: Players who lose their first round match will feed into the consolation draw. The consolation draw will start on the first day of the tournament. Through your registration and acceptance into this tournament, you agree to play in the consolation draw.

Tournament Tennis Ball: Wilson Extra Duty

Please email or text the TD, Ken Grassel, with any pre-tournament questions. Please do not call and leave a message on my phone (thank you so much.)

This tournament is named after Henry Talbert, Jr, who had a 39 year career with the USTA, with the last 17 years being the Executive Director of USTA Southern California (until his retirement in 2013.) I am involved with this tournament because of Henry. He was a leader, gentleman and all-around great person, and I believe that it is important that you know a little bit about Henry as you choose to participate in this tournament.

Timeline

Entries opened	Mon, Nov 17, 12:00pm PST
Entries close	Wed, Jan 7, 2:59pm PST
Selections	After entries close
Draws posted	Usually the week of
Play	Sun–Tue Jan 17–19, 2027

Questions parents ask

Will my junior get in?

Boys' Singles 12 & under, Boys' Singles 14 & under, Boys' Singles 16 & under, Boys' Singles 18 & under, Girls' Singles 12 & under, Girls' Singles 14 & under, Girls' Singles 16 & under, Girls' Singles 18 & 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.

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 (Wed, Jan 7, 2:59pm PST). 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

Want a text before entries close?

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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