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Junior Circuit in WILMINGTON, NC, about 486 miles from you, entries close Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT. 10 in so far, Coed Singles 10 & under - Orange is the busiest draw (5 of 12). What do you want to know?
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Draws
One set to 4, no-ad · Hard courts
| Division | Entered | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| Coed Singles 10 & under - OrangeOrange ball | 5 | 12 |
| Coed Singles 12 & under - GreenGreen dot | 5 | 12 |
Counts are live from USTA as of the last hour. Selection: First come.
From the tournament desk
A USTA Junior Circuit is a non-elimination event for players to gain match play experience with a focus primarily on fun while developing their skills through level-based play, individual results, and good sportsmanship. USTA Junior Circuit results count towards the Net Generation PlayTracker for 10 & under players (learn more here) and the World Tennis Number for ages 12 to 18 (World Tennis Number - Powered by ITF)
TARGET AUDIENCE
· Junior tennis players between the ages of 8-18
· Orange, green, or yellow ball players
· Expected to be able to serve, maintain a rally, know how to keep score, and have some competitive tennis experience
· 10 & under players may receive PlayTracker points
Read the rest
· No ranking points are awarded for any age group
DURATION
· Sanctioned for one day and to be delivered as a single event
· Maximum of 2-4 hours per group (may host different groups or divisions at different times)
o Example - Orange ball divisions may be hosted from 8-9:30 am and Green ball divisions from 3-5:00 pm (this is dependent on the host facility and court availability)
DIVISIONS
· Co-Ed divisions are preferred
o 10 & under Orange
o 12 & under Green
FORMAT
· Round Robin with a minimum of 2 matches and no more than 4 matches. (This is determined by the number of registered players.)
SELECTION
· Singles divisions will be a maximum of 8 players, (divided into 4-player groups for round-robin play & is dependent on the number of entrants)
· First come first served entry, unless otherwise indicated on tournament homepage
· May use PlayTracker points, WTN ratings, or other pertinent data to flight the players by level
SCORING
· All play is NO-AD
· Scoring format must be chosen from these four options and may be determined according to the number of registrants, courts, time, etc.
o One set to 4 with deciding game played at 3 all, OR
o One set to 6 with deciding game played at 5 all, OR
o Two short sets to 4 with deciding game played at 3 all and 7-point tiebreaker if needed for third (4-3, 3-4 (4))
o Orange ball divisions may use 15- or 20-minute timed matches (may also be used for court constraints such as indoor time or rental blocks)
Coed Round Robin Singles
10U Orange Ball
12U Green Ball
Start time is 1 pm
Empie Clubhouse has water and bathrooms
The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.
Timeline
| Entries opened | Fri, Aug 21, 12:00pm EDT |
| Entries close | Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sat Sep 12, 2026 |
Questions parents ask
Will my junior get in?
No draw is full yet. 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 Junior Circuit?
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 (Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT). 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
- UPPER ARLINGTON FALL JR OPEN - BOYS 14, 16, 18s, GIRLS 14-16sLevel 6 · 5 mi · Sat–Sun Sep 12–13, 2026 · closes Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT
- Scarborough East Head-Penn Open B14-18s Single Day ShowdownLevel 7 · 9 mi · Fri Sep 11, 2026 · closes Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT
- Scarborough East Head-Penn Open BG12s Single Day ShowdownLevel 7 · 9 mi · Sat Sep 12, 2026 · closes Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT
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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