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Junior tournaments›USTA Southern›Opelika

Level 6ID 63DF420F

Guy Gunter Championships

Winner earns up to 95 pts

Sat–Sun Jun 26–27, 2027

Calhoun Tennis Center, Opelika, AL

Entries close262dMon, Jun 21, 4:59pm CDT
Entry fee$40Check the entry form
Entries openApr 5Counts start then
SelectionRankingHighest ranked first
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Will my junior get in?

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Match format: Best of 3 sets, 10-point match tiebreak for the third

Courts: Hard · Ball: Yellow ball

What your junior can earn

Levels 6 and 7 pay per match won, capped at 4 wins: up to 95 ranking points for winning the flight.

Wins the flight (4 wins)95
Loses the final (4 wins)90
Two wins40
One win20
One consolation win10

Standings points, before bonus points for beating a ranked opponent. What a result is actually worth to your junior depends on the six results they are already counting.

Draws

DivisionDraw
Boys' Singles 12 & under16
Boys' Singles 14 & under16
Boys' Singles 16 & under16
Girls' Singles 12 & under16
Girls' Singles 14 & under16
Girls' Singles 16 & under16

Entries open Mon, Apr 5, 11:00am CDT; counts start then. Selection runs off the ranking list when entries close, highest ranked first, so whether a junior gets in depends on where they sit in this field. Add their USTA ID and we will tell you above.

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Level 6 in Opelika, AL, entries close Mon, Jun 21, 4:59pm CDT. Entries open Mon, Apr 5, 11:00am CDT. What do you want to know?

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Plan the trip

Calhoun Tennis Center, Opelika, ALDirections →

From the tournament desk

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Virtual Tournament Desk Registration *MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS* by the Weds before the tournament

In response to COVID-19, we will be using Match Tennis App’s Virtual Tournament Desk technology to help facilitate CDC best practices.

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In order to compete in this event, all competitors MUST click the below link to fill out the check-in form and sign the waiver for this tournament.

Please note: this is NOT a registration for the tournament. You must still register for the tournament, and until you are selected, your entry into the tournament is not confirmed by completing the below forms. However, these forms must be completed to participate in the tournament.

Click Here For Mandatory Registration for Match Tennis App/VTD and Sign Waiver

New Doubles Participation Procedures (MANDATORY)

All players MUST add their Doubles Partner name and USTA number to the waiver form under the “Doubles Partner” section in order to play doubles in this event.

If you have already completed the waiver form but did not have a partner at the time the waiver was completed, log in to Match Tennis App to edit your waiver and add your doubles partner details by going to My Account>Completed Waivers>Tournament Name>Add Partner Details>Click Update.

Click HERE to Complete the Waiver and Add Required Doubles Partner Info

Still Need A Doubles Partner?

If you need a doubles partner, we will be using the Match Tennis App Free Doubles Pairing Service.

To Find a Doubles Partner, follow these steps:

• Click the link above to complete the MANDATORY tournament waiver.

• Create a FREE account or log in to Match Tennis App by clicking the link above.

• Search for and click on our tournament details page inside of Match Tennis App.

• Click the “Find A Doubles Partner” button and add your player’s name to the doubles list.

• Then contact and be contacted by others looking for a doubles partner.

Once a partner is secured, you MUST add your partner details to your waiver form by logging into Match Tennis App and going to My Account>Completed Waivers>Tournament Name>Add Doubles Partner Details>Click Update.

The doubles pairing service is privatized through Match Tennis App, so you do NOT have to share any personal contact info with others unless you choose to do so!

Tournament Address: 900 Calhoun Drive, Opelika, AL 36801

Main Draw Matches: best 2 of 3 sets with a 10 point tiebreak for 3rd set, AD Scoring

Consolation Matches: 8 game pro-sets, NO AD Scoring

Doubles: 8 game pro-sets, NO AD Scoring

Sunday play only as needed depending on weather/draws/etc.

Deadline is Monday 6/16 at 5 PM CT. Late entries will be accepted until noon Tuesday 6/17.

Tournament Director: Morgan Holladay

Cell: 334-728-0460

Email: mholladay@opelika-al.gov

The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.

Timeline

Entries openMon, Apr 5, 11:00am CDT
Entries closeMon, Jun 21, 4:59pm CDT
SelectionsAfter entries close
Draws postedUsually the week of
PlaySat–Sun Jun 26–27, 2027

Questions parents ask

Will my junior get in?

Entries open Mon, Apr 5, 11:00am CDT. Selection runs off the ranking list when entries close, highest ranked first, so whether a junior gets in depends on where they sit in this field. Add their USTA ID and we will tell you.

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. Levels 6 and 7 pay per match won, capped at 4 wins: up to 95 ranking points for winning the flight.

When do we know?

Selections post after entries close (Mon, Jun 21, 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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