Florida One-on-One Doubles Tournaments Kick Off in April
One-On-One Doubles Tournaments, called “the third game of tennis” next to traditional singles and doubles and sanctioned by USTA Florida, will kick off this year’s circuit of events with two tournaments in April in Tarpon Springs (Pinellas County) and Orlando.
The format is contested between two players who rally cross-court only, emphasizing serve-and-volley play, with short-set, no-ad scoring. Matches go quickly, participants face a wider variety and number of players, and events typically include music in a fun atmosphere, with tournaments completed in one day. Events feature a variety of divisions including open/pro, by age, co-ed, and NTRP-rated play.
“To give an idea of the game’s format and parity, one of the past tournament’s female players, Trinity College Coach Gretchen Magers-Rush, a former Grand Slam singles quarterfinalist during her WTA playing days, defeated Henrik Bode, the eventual tournament champion, during her round-robin pool play,” said One-on-One Doubles organizer Ed Krass. “Bode, who coaches the top-ranked Division II Hawaii Pacific University team, defeated Greg Ouelette, a former ATP player and newly-named assistant men’s coach at Iowa, in the final.”
Andy Gladstone, player development coordinator for USTA Florida, says One-on-One Doubles Tournaments are fun for all levels of players, and are a great tournament alternative for players who do not want to give up an entire weekend.
“The One-On-One Doubles Tournaments have everything we hoped for,” Gladstone says. “It’s a time-sensitive, half-day format with plenty of entertainment and fun exhibited throughout the tournament. I have received rave reviews from both the players and the fans attending.”
Registration is open now for two upcoming One-on-One Doubles Florida events:
April 2 — $1,000 Pinellas County One-On-One Doubles Championships
Tarpon Tennis Club, Tarpon Springs
For more info or to register: http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=184935
April 30 — $1,000 Central Florida One-On-One Doubles Shootout
Orlando Tennis Center, Orlando
For more info or to register: http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=184937
Last year One-on-One Doubles was featured at USTA Pro Circuit events as well as at clubs across the state, with the circuit culminating in an event at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home of the US Open.
For more information about One-on-One Doubles or to host a tournament visit www.oneononedoubles.com, or contact Ed Krass at (813) 684-9031 or oneononedoubles@yahoo.com.
2016 Delray Open Rolls Out Daily Special Event Schedule
From clinics to VIP opportunities to luncheons, pro-ams and kids’ days, February’s Delray Open, an ATP World Tour event, will offer a wide variety of events throughout the tournament week.
Event schedule:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
MIXED DOUBLES MEGA-MIXER presented by Ken and Jeanette Rubin: 9:15 am, mixed doubles in a round robin format, package includes evening session box or reserved seats.
VIP SPONSORS’ RECEPTION sponsored by Chai Rum & Smaks Bespoke Tea: 6-8 pm, Hospitality Pavilion, an evening of fine dining, open bar, live entertainment and player appearances for event sponsors. Catered by VIP Caterers Extraordinary Events.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13
SENIOR DAYS sponsored by Delray Medical Center & National Pain Institute: Buy one, get one reserved or boxed seats for the day session for seniors 55+. Proof of age required at gate.
LEGENDS CLINIC featuring James Blake, Mardy Fish, Aaron Krickstein, Mark Philippoussis, Greg Rusedski and Sebastien Grosjean. 9:45-10:45 am, private clinic by the Champions Tour legends followed by lunch in the Players Center, stadium court box seats & gift bag
USTA TENNIS ON CAMPUS: All Day, clay courts, the USTA collegiate co-ed team-based play events are on multiple campuses in the state with Delray Beach the eighth stop before a season-ending Florida section championship.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
ATP DOUBLES PRO-AM: 11:15am-12:45pm, clay courts. Participants have opportunity to pair up with and learn from ATP pros. Includes box seats to ATP Champions matches, parking, lunch.
USTA TENNIS ON CAMPUS: All Day, clay courts, the USTA collegiate co-ed team-based play events are on multiple campuses in the state with Delray Beach the eighth stop before a season-ending Florida section championship.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 — President’s Day
SENIOR DAYS sponsored by Delray Medical Center & National Pain Institute: Buy one, get one reserved or boxed seats for the day session for seniors 55+. Proof of age required at gate.
KIDZ ROGY TENNIS FESTIVAL: 9:30 am-4:30 pm, President’s Day on-court and off-court activities for kids ages 6-16 followed by day session ATP World Tour matches. Participants must register with USTA for this ticketed event at eastcoasttennis@gmail.com.
USTA MEMBER APPRECIATION RECEPTION: 1:00-2:30 pm, Hospitality Pavilion, USTA card-holding members with a day session ticket are invited for lunch and a meet and greet reception with ATP pros.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
BRYAN BROTHERS CLINIC: 3:00-4:00 pm, private clinic by the world No. 1 doubles team, including high session stadium court box seats, premier parking & goody bag.
FOOD DRIVE presented by Champion Porsche. Donate 8 non-perishable food items and receive 1 FREE reserved seat for the day session. Proceeds benefit the Community Food Pantry.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
SENIOR DAYS sponsored by Delray Medical Center & National Pain Institute: Buy one, get one reserved or boxed seats for the day session for seniors 55+. Proof of age required at gate.
LADIES LUNCHEONS & FASHION SHOW sponsored by Angela Moore & Maison Givas Wines: 11 am-12:30 pm, Hospitality Pavilion, new in 2016 is a fashion show added to a signature gourmet luncheon that’s always a sellout. Visits from ATP World Tour players followed by day session tickets watching the pros play.
BOX HOLDERS SERIES RECEPTION sponsored by Unique Travel of Palm Beach: 5:45-7:15 pm, Hospitality Pavilion, Delray Beach social scene mixer for week-long series ticket holders. Catered by City Oyster & Sushi Bar, Pei Wei & Hudson at Waterway East, Shake Shack & Ziree Thai & Sushi.
CHAMBER BASH 5:45-7:15 pm, Hospitality Pavilion, Delray Beach and Boca Raton 10th annual chamber mixer includes evening stadium court seats & player appearances. Catered by City Oyster & Sushi Bar, Hudson at Waterway East, Pei Wei, Shake Shack & Ziree Thai & Sushi.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18
USPTA GRAND PRIX: 9:30 am, clay courts, 50 local USPTA pros compete in a doubles tournament.
LADIES DAY LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW sponsored by Angela Moore & Maison Givas Wines: 11 am-12:30 pm, Hospitality Pavilion, new in 2016 is a fashion show added to a signature gourmet luncheon that’s always a sellout. Visits from ATP World Tour players followed by day session tickets watching the pros play.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
USPTA WOMENS DOUBLES ROUND ROBIN: 9:00-11:00 am, clay courts, this second-year event is hosted by USPTA Florida.
USPTA GRAND PRIX: 9:30 am, clay courts, 50 local USPTA pros compete in a doubles tournament
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20
YELLOWTENNISBALL.COM JR. CHAMPIONSHIPS USTA Florida-sanctioned event with boys and girls 18s & 16s age group participants.
COLLEGE TENNIS 9:00 am, Broward College vs St. Petersburg, Teams meet in an NJCAA Conference match-up.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
YELLOWTENNISBALL.COM JR. CHAMPIONSHIPS USTA Florida-sanctioned event with boys and girls 18s & 16s age group participants.
COLLEGE TENNIS 9:00 am, Broward College vs St. Petersburg, Teams meet in an NJCAA Conference match-up.
For additional info go to www.YellowTennisBall.com.
