2020 Southern Level 1-3 Junior Tournaments

USTA National Winter Championships

Due to the ongoing situation surrounding COVID-19, the USTA has canceled the USTA Winter National Championships, scheduled to take place December 28, 2020 – January 3, 2021 in Arizona and Florida. The decision to cancel was made based upon the guiding principle of ensuring the health and safety of all those involved with the event and with the support of the USTA Medical Advisory Group. In addition, recent CDC recommendations to limit interstate travel as well as the logistical challenges with differing quarantine and health regulations across states and regions were taken into consideration. 

2021 Shadow Rankings Available, More Info Posted

Junior Tournament Town Halls

The USTA Southern Junior Department hosted three Town Halls to review and discuss 2020/2021 junior tournaments, rankings, structure changes, etc. in the Southern Section. Below are the links to the recordings for all three webinars:

• Tuesday, Oct. 6, 7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT: View Recording
• Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT: View Recording
• Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT: View Recording

Three Major Junior Tournaments Scheduled for Dec. 5-7

The Southern Junior Competitive Committee has created three Southern Junior Pilot Championships for 2020 to limit travel throughout the section due to the COVID-19 pandemic and state constraints on traveling. The committee wants to provide additional top-level sectional and national point opportunities for junior players. 

The Southern Junior Pilot Championships will be 64-draw singles Southern Level 1A (National Level 5 Shadow ranking 2021) offered in three areas Dec. 5-7, 2020.  The tournament that has the total best of strength field will be upgraded to a Southern Level 1 (National Level 4 Shadow ranking 2021).

Players may register for only one tournament determined by the state where they live starting on Oct. 15.

Below are the zones and the sites in which these tournaments are being offered:

East: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina

• Rome, GA – Boys’ and Girls’ 16s and 18s, singles and doubles
• Macon, Ga – Boys’ and Girls’ 12s and 14s, singles and doubles

Central: Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee

• Murfreesboro, TN– Boys’ and Girls’ 16s and 18s, singles and doubles
• Mobile, AL – Boys’ and Girls’ 12s and 14s, singles and doubles

West: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi

• Ridgeland, MS– Boys’ and Girls’ 16s and 18s, singles and doubles
• Baton Rouge, LA – Boys’ and Girls’ 12s and 14s, singles and doubles

Format

• 64-draw singles, FIC through round of 16
• 32-draw doubles, single elimination
• Scoring: Singles - 2/3 sets with match tiebreak in lieu of 3rd set. Doubles - one 6-game pro set with no-ad scoring.

USTA Junior Membership is Free, Still Required

Starting now, you can become a USTA Junior member at no cost. Juniors can now sign up to play in a USTA sanctioned tournament or league without first having to purchase a USTA membership. In addition, we are working on new benefits that juniors and their parents will soon have access to, designed to better help you navigate your tennis journey.

• Click here for the USTA membership changes FAQs.
• Click here to join.

We are offering prorated refunds for all Junior Membership holders. For assistance, please contact Customer Care at 800-990-8782. 

Tournaments in bold have been rescheduled due to the coronavirus.