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Junior Circuit in WILMINGTON, NC, about 486 miles from you, entries close Mon, Oct 12, 5:59pm EDT. 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 | 0 | 12 |
| Coed Singles 12 & under - GreenGreen dot | 1 | 12 |
| Coed Singles 18 & underYellow ball | 0 | 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
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· 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)
Virtual Tournament Desk Registration **MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS**
We will be using Match Tennis App for the following:
• In app Pre-Tournament Check-In
• In app Match Check-In
• Court Assignment text messaging
• In app match Score Reporting
• In app viewable next on “Waiting list”
Timeline
| Entries opened | Fri, Aug 21, 12:00pm EDT |
| Entries close | Mon, Oct 12, 5:59pm EDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Fri Oct 16, 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.
When do we know?
Selections post after entries close (Mon, Oct 12, 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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