City of Fort Lauderdale - USTA National Open Clay Court Championships
City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Venice of America
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USTA National Open Clay Court Championships

USTA LogoThe City of Fort Lauderdale is honored to host the USTA National Open Clay Court Championships. This prestigious event, will take place at the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center May 12-18, 2012. Entries close on May 4, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. (EST). It is the first leg of a four-tournament series to be played on all four surfaces:

  • CLAY: Jimmy Evert Tennis Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • HARD: Balboa Tennis Club, San Diego, CA
  • GRASS: International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, RI
  • INDOOR: USTA National Tennis Center, Flushing , NY

The USTA National Open Clay Court Championships is a non-funded event. Therefore, the City of Fort Lauderdale must depend on the generous contributions from local businesses, individuals and organizations.

Thank you to: Florida Sports Foundation, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Wilson, and the Fort Lauderdale Melting Pot.

Tournament Officials

  • Susan Krowitz, Tournament Director
  • Tom Krukiel, Co-Tournament Director
  • Cecil Wise, Tournament Referee

Events

The USTA National Open Clay Court Championships consists of a 128-player singles draw with a first match consolation and a 64-team doubles draw with no consolation.

  • Single entries close at 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, May 4, 2012
  • Doubles entries close at Noon EST on Saturday, May 12, 2012
  • Mixed Doubles entries close at Noon EST on Sunday, May 13, 2012

Single events begin on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 8 a.m.; doubles start Saturday, May 12 after 3 p.m.; mixed doubles start Sunday, May 13 after 2 p.m.

For more information, please call the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center at (954) 828-5378 or e-mail SKrowitz@fortlauderdale.gov

Eligibility

Entrants must be current USTA members or members of their respective foreign associations.

Entry Form

It is required that entry forms and payment for singles be made with the USTA TennisLink Registration System via the Internet, Tournament ID#150705112. Double entries will be accepted online or onsite.

Entry Fees

  • SINGLES - $65 per player
  • DOUBLES - $33 per player for each category

Note: Doubles partners must submit individual entry forms accompanied with event fees.

Registration

Registration and play will commence Saturday, May 12, 2011 at 8 a.m. Starting times will be posted on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 after 4 p.m. Please check the TennisLink website. All players must sign a waiver before their first match.

Player’s Social

All entrants are invited to a Player’s Social (time and venue TBA).

Tournament Play

  • Balls - The Wilson Clay Court is the official ball of this event.
  • Location - Matches will be played on 18 clay courts at the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center
  • Rules - All USTA rules governing play and conduct will be strictly enforced.
  • Matches - Weather permitting, all matches will be best of three sets with the 12-point tie break to be used at six all in the third set. Third and fourth positions in both singles and doubles will be played.
  • Consolation event - Players may sign up for a first-round consolation singles event.
  • Default time - Players failing to report at the tournament desk when called will be subject to USTA default rules.
  • Dress code - All players shall dress and present themselves for play in tennis attire.
  • Practice courts - Practice courts will be available beginning Friday, May 11, 2012.

Address

Jimmy Evert Tennis Center
701 N.E. 12th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Note: If you are using a GPS, please use 1150 G. Harold Martin Drive. This will take you into Holiday Park and the tennis courts will be on your right.

2012 Host Hotels

Hampton Inn - Fort Lauderdale Airport North
2301 S.W. 12th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(954) 524-9900
Special rates available until May 6, 2012.
www.hampton.com

Courtyard by Marriott
440 Seabreeze Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 524-8733