GREENSBORO September L7

• Selection Process: Selection is based on a “bottom-up” process to encourage entry-level play. This means players with no ranking points are selected before players who have ranking points.

• Seeding & Placement: Seeds are determined using the most recently published USTA National Standings List and placed according to Friend at Court regulations, with all remaining players randomly drawn.

Draw Limits

• Singles: 16-player draws, unless otherwise posted.

• Note: Larger draws may be approved with state office permission and adequate court availability.

Match & Draw Formats

Match Format

Draw Types

• Singles - One set to 6, with a 7-point tiebreak at 6-all. • Round Robin, Round Robin with Playoff, or Compass Draw.

• *Note: The specific draw type used is at the discretion of the Tournament Director and is determined by total registration numbers to ensure a smooth, one-day schedule.

Important Policies

Sportsmanship

• Good sportsmanship is expected from all players, parents, and spectators.

• Please review The Code: The Players’ Guide to Fair Play , USTA’s “Get Caught Being a Good Sport” and The Good Chase Sportsmanship Race

• Tournament Entry Policy

• Players may not be entered in overlapping sanctioned tournaments unless all tournament committees approve the situation in writing. Violations may result in suspension points under USTA regulations.

• Entry Fees & Refund Policy • Players who have not submitted payment before draws are published may be withdrawn from the event.

• Refund requests must be submitted in writing and may be considered if received before draws are published, once draws are published and visible, refunds are not guaranteed. In all cases, refund decisions are at the discretion of the Tournament Director.