Will my junior get in?
We read their standing against this draw and tell you where that leaves them. We don't store their name without your permission.
Match format: One set to 4, 7-point tiebreak
Courts: Hard · Ball: Yellow ball
What your junior can earn
Levels 6 and 7 pay per match won, capped at 4 wins: up to 56 ranking points for winning the flight.
| Wins the flight (4 wins) | 56 |
| Loses the final (4 wins) | 54 |
| Two wins | 24 |
| One win | 12 |
| One consolation win | 6 |
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
| Division | Entered | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Singles 12 & under | 0 | 16 |
| Boys' Singles 14 & under | 0 | 16 |
| Boys' Singles 16 & under | 0 | 16 |
| Boys' Singles 18 & under | 0 | 16 |
| Girls' Singles 12 & under | 0 | 16 |
| Girls' Singles 14 & under | 0 | 16 |
| Girls' Singles 16 & under | 0 | 16 |
| Girls' Singles 18 & under | 0 | 16 |
Counted within the last hour. Selection runs off the ranking list when entries close, lowest ranked first: this level is held for newer juniors, so a strong standing can be what keeps a junior out. Add their USTA ID and we will tell you above.
Ask Coach Ace about this one
Level 7 in Hickory, NC, entries close Tue, Nov 24, 5:59pm EST. What do you want to know?
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From the tournament desk
USTA National Junior Level 7 Tournaments are entry-level ranked events for boys and girls ages 12–18 playing with the yellow ball. These are typically one-day events, though a two-day format may be used for weather backup or to split divisions across the weekend (for example, BG12–14 on Saturday and BG16–18 on Sunday).
R egistration & Deadlines
• Deadline: Registration closes Tuesday at 5:59 PM (Eastern Time) prior to the tournament start date.
• Late Entries: May be accepted at the discretion of the Tournament Director, provided that seeding is not impacted. *Please note that accepted late entries may be subject to a late fee.
Player Selection & Seeding
• 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.
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• 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
• Sportsmanship is the foundation of tennis, it is expected from all players, parents, and spectators.
• Please review The Code: The Players’ Guide to Fair Play , USTA’s “Sportsmanship Matters” 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.
• Withdrawals
• Withdraw before the registration deadline through your USTA profile with no penalty. Click here for instructions.
• USTA Junior Resources
• 2026 USTA National Junior Ranking System
• 2026 USTA Junior Tournaments Point Tables
• Viewing Tournaments, Draws, and Match Information
The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.
Timeline
| Entries opened | Fri, Aug 28, 12:00pm EDT |
| Entries close | Tue, Nov 24, 5:59pm EST |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sat Nov 28, 2026 |
Questions parents ask
Will my junior get in?
No draw is full yet. Selection runs off the ranking list when entries close, lowest ranked first: this level is held for newer juniors, so a strong standing can be what keeps a junior out. Add their USTA ID and we will tell you.
What is a Level 7?
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 56 ranking points for winning the flight.
When do we know?
Selections post after entries close (Tue, Nov 24, 5:59pm EST). 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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