World Tennis Clb, 4802 Airport Rd N, Naples, FL, 34105-2510
Tournament ID: 24-26139
$70.00 – $90.00
REGISTRATIONS OPEN
Closes: December 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST
WELCOME TO THE 2024 WTC SSGP:
Welcome to the World Tennis Club’s 10th year of hosting a Super Senior Grand Prix Men’s Senior Tournament. We have many volunteers helping with this event as well as the entire WTC community backing this event to make it your first and best tournament of the year. Most of what you need to know will be contained below but if you need any further information, don’t hesitate to contact the Pro Shop here at proshop@worldtennisclub.net or by phone at (239) 263-7411.
WARM-UP COURTS:
A limited number of hard courts will be available for warm-up. First come, first serve.
DRAWS & FIRST MATCH TIMES:
For draws and match times, check the tournament website. Please continue to check this site daily for match times. Singles and Doubles will be singles elimination in the main draw. Main draws are at WTC, and consolation at Emilio Sanchez Academy, check the times and location of your matches the night before. We will strive to have them up and published by 9:00 p.m.
CONSOLATION:
There will be first-match loser consolation in singles and doubles. Players must sign up at the Tournament Desk to be entered in the consolation ON THE DAY THEY HAVE LOST IN THE MAIN DRAW. Consolations will begin on Tuesday, January 9th.
REMINDER: YOU MUST SIGN UP ON THE DAY YOU LOSE YOUR FIRST ROUND IN ORDER TO GET INTO THE CONSOLATION DRAW.
INCLEMENT WEATHER MAY CAUSE CHANGES IN SCHEDULE AND FORMAT
Entry information
CHECK-IN PROCEDURE:
Report to the Registration Desk prior to checking in for your match at the Tournament Desk. Please check in for your match at least 20 MINUTES prior to your scheduled match time. If you have an OFF-SITE match, you should check in for that match at the off-site location.
BALLS:
Penn Championship Regular Duty new balls will be used. New balls will be provided for the 3rd set. Matches using the match tiebreaker for the third set will not have a ball change.
PRIZE MONEY:
Prize money is 20% of the entry fees based on the draw size. The prize money breakdown will be announced after the publication of the draws.
MATCH AND TIE-BREAKER FORMAT:
The coman Tie Breaker will be used: Match format is listed below:
55 – 75 Singles – Regular two out of three sets. Coman tie break used at 6-6 in the set.
55 – 75 Doubles – Two sets and a match Coman up to the semifinals. The semifinals and finals will have the third set played out.
80 & 85 Singles and Doubles – Two sets and a Coman Match TB played if needed in all rounds.
All Consolation Singles _ Two sets and a Coman TB played if needed in all rounds.
WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS:
After the deadline, entry fees will not be refunded. If you must withdraw, please do so on the computer by going to “EDIT REGISTRATION” on the USTA website prior to the entry deadline.
ENTRIES:
This Tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries should be submitted by Sunday, December 31st, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Only USTA members are able to join online.
Organizer information
PARKING DIRECTION:
After turning into the World Tennis Club from Airport Rd. make a right turn into the main parking lot unless our parking guides direct you to parking in a nearby lot. (they will provide the needed direction) The nearby parking area is only a 1 – 2 minute walk from the courts. Please observe the parking signs and do not park on the grass anywhere. RVs are not allowed to park overnight. Dogs are not allowed on the premises.
TOURNAMENT EVENTS:
Wednesday afternoon – An Ice Cream Social with all the best toppings of your choice.
All players will receive a tournament T-shirt.
Contact information
Joe Balavage – Referee
Email: joebal123@aol.com