Court Locations

Paula G. Manship YMCA (Main Site)
8100 YMCA Plaza Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA
📞 225-612-2420

BREC Highland Park Tennis Center (Satellite Courts)
North Amiss Rd., Baton Rouge, LA
📞 225-766-0247

** Two practice courts will be available at both YMCA and Highland sites.

Hotels

Discounted rate: $115 + tax per night (includes breakfast)
Reservation deadline: March 13

Courtyard by Marriott
10307 N Mall Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70809
📞 225-293-7200

Residence Inn by Marriott
10333 N Mall Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70809
📞 225-293-8700

Transportation

Airport transportation available Monday, March 16 – Monday, March 23 (Baton Rouge Airport only)

Shuttle service during the tournament between hotels (Courtyard and Residence Inn) and courts (YMCA and Highland Road)

Shuttles run approximately every 30 minutes

Tournament Essentials

Official Ball: Wilson US Open Heavy Duty
Racquet Stringing: Available at the YMCA tournament site (see Tennis Pro Shop for pricing)
Repair Stations: Available at YMCA and Highland courts during all match play
Medical Support: Athletic trainers and massage therapists available free of charge starting one hour before matches. Tournament physician on call

Entry Fees
$122 USD – USTA Players
$80 USD – Coaches/Guests

** Entry fees do not include hotel accommodations.

Entry Deadline: March 5 at 5:59 PM CST (USTA Division entries)

USTA Divisions Offered

Adult Divisions

Coed A — Singles | Doubles
Coed B — Singles | Doubles
Coed C — Singles | Doubles
Coed D — Singles | Doubles

Junior Divisions (18 & Under)
Coed A — Singles | Doubles
Coed B — Singles | Doubles

Maximum Events: Players may enter a maximum of two events (one singles and one doubles)

Doubles Partnerships:

Players are responsible for finding their own doubles partner
If needed, the Tournament Committee will attempt to pair unpaired players after the entry deadline
** Doubles partnerships are not guaranteed

USTA System Doubles Functions:
Invite, find, and accept partners during registration
Information available here: USTA Doubles Partner Help Center

Seeding Method

Adult Divisions:
Based on the most recent National Standings List for singles and doubles
Doubles teams seeded by combined standings

Junior Divisions:
Based on the most recent National Standings List
ITF Junior Wheelchair Rankings also considered

USTA Draws

Singles Draws: Monday, March 16 at YMCA; published by Wednesday, March 18, 12:00 PM CST
Doubles Draws: Wednesday, March 18 at YMCA; published by 5:00 PM CST

Match Format & Scoring

Adult Divisions:

Coed A, B, C: Best 2 sets, 10-point match tie-break at one set all, regular scoring
Coed D: 8-game Pro Set, tie-break at 8–8

Junior Divisions (18 & Under):

Coed A: Best 2 sets, 10-point match tie-break at one set all, regular scoring
Coed B: 8-game Pro Set, tie-break at 8–8

Draw Formats

Singles:

First Match Loser Consolation or alternate format guaranteeing at least 2 matches
All singles draws (except round robin) include a 3rd-place playoff

Doubles:

4 teams or fewer: Round robin
5 teams or more: Single elimination

General Match Schedule

Daily match play begins at 9:00 AM

USTA Junior and Adult Divisions: Thursday, March 19 – Sunday, March 22 (finals)

Contacts

Jennifer Edmonson Tournament Director jennedmonson@aol.com (225) 939-4086

Scott Elbin Referee scott.elbin@rockets.utoledo.edu

Marilu Major Tournament Chair mlmajor@bellsouth.net (225) 806-2460