
Tournament Information
AGE GROUPS:
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Boys - U10, U11, U13, U15, over 15
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Girls - U10, U11, U13, U15, over 15
Date of Birth - Date of Birth will apply based on age as of August 1 2024.
Each player may only enter into one age division but can play up one age group.
FORMAT / DRAW:
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All age groups will be round-robin and then progress to knock-out with players guaranteed a minimum of 3 matches. There will be some additional friendly matches organised for those who are knocked out of the main competitions.
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All matches will play two ‘first to 4’ game sets with a tie break at 3-3 and a 10-point tie break to decide the third set.
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Sudden death deuce will be played (receiver’s choice)
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There will be lets on the serve - serve will be replayed
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Format will be round robins all day Friday and Saturday morning and progress to the knockout stage and finals Saturday afternoon, and Sunday.
U10 TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
In consultation with Directors of Sport and senior tennis coaches at numerous international schools, the following format has been agreed upon for the U10 tournament. This format ensures the welfare of our youngest students while maximising their playing experience:
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The U10 age group will follow a round-robin format, progressing to knock-out stages, guaranteeing players a minimum of 4–6 matches.
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Matches will use a one-set green ball format.
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Each match will be played as a "first to 4" game set, with a tiebreak at 3-3 and a 10-point tiebreak to decide the match.
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Sudden death deuce will be implemented, with the receiver choosing the side.
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Lets on the serve will result in a replay of the serve.
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U10 players will be based in one designated area to maximise the number of games played.
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The schedule includes:
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Round-robin matches all day Friday and Saturday morning.
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Knock-out stages and finals on Saturday afternoon and Sunday.
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All matches will use UTR scoring.
This format has been developed through close consultation with Directors of Sport and senior tennis coaches to ensure it meets the highest standards for player development and welfare.