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2020 Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships 

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DATES

18 & Under Qualifying: December 5-6

18 & Under Singles Main Draw: December 7-13

18 & Under Doubles Main Draw: December 8-13

 

16 & Under Qualifying: December 4-5

16 & Under Singles Main Draw: December 6-12

16 & Under Doubles Main Draw: December 7-12

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LOCATION

Frank Veltri Tennis Center

9101 NW 2nd Street

Plantation, FL 33324

 

CONTACTS

Tournament Director: Lew Brewer: ob@usta.com

Tournament Info: (786) 309-0105

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ITF RETURN TO INTERNATIONAL TENNIS PROTOCOLS

Click here

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ON-SITE FACT SHEETS

16 & Under

18 & Under

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PRACTICE COURTS

Starting December 4, reservations may be made after the schedule is out by calling (786) 578-4916 between 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

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OFF-SITE PRACTICE COURTS

Sunrise Tennis Club Park - 9605 W Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33351

Jimmy Evert Tennis Center - 701 NE 12th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

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HOTEL

The official tournament hotels are:

Sheraton Suites Plantation

11 N University Dr, Plantation, FL 33324

Reservation link: click here

Reservation deadline: November 13
Holiday Inn Express Plantation 
1701 N University Dr. Plantation FL 33322                        
Reservation link: click here

Reservation deadline: November 20

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IMPORTANT DEADLINES

  • 18 & Under Entry Deadline: November 3 9:00 AM EDT

  • 16 & Under Entry Deadline: November 3 9:00 AM EDT

  • Wild Card Request Deadline: November 8 - apply here

  • Withdrawal Deadline: November 24

  • Freeze Deadline: December 2

 

EVENT SIGN-IN

Registration - All sign-in to occur at the Frank Veltri Tennis Center.

SIGN-IN IS MANDATORY FOR ALL QUALIFYING PLAYERS FOR BOTH 16 & UNDER AND 18 & UNDER DIVISIONS

 

16 & Under Qualifying Sign-In: Thursday, December 3, 2-6 PM

18 & Under Qualifying Sign-In: Friday, December 4, 2-6 PM

16 & Under Main Draw Sign-In: Saturday, December 5, 2-6 PM

18 & Under Main Draw Sign-In: Sunday, December 6, 2-6 PM

16 & Under Doubles Sign-In: Sunday, December 6, 8 AM - 2 PM

18 & Under Doubles Sign-In: Monday, December 7, 8 AM = 12 PM

 

ELIGIBILITY

18 & Under: Players must be born between January 1, 2002 and December 31, 2007.

16 & Under: Players must be born between January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2007.

 

DRAW SIZE

18 & Under and 16 & Under:

Qualifying: 48 boys and 48 girls. Six boys and six girls will qualify.

Main Draw: 48 boys and 48 girls.

Doubles: 24 teams for boys and girls

 

RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Rules, Regulation and Code of Conduct adopted and published by the ITF will govern all play. All main draw singles matches will be the best of three tie-break sets. Twelve point tiebreakers will be used at 6 games all in each set. All qualifying matches shall be two tie-break sets and a match tie-break (10 point) in place of a third set. Each doubles match shall be two tie-break sets and a match tie-break (10 point) in place of a third set. No-ad scoring will be used for Doubles. Default will be declared 15 minutes after the match is called. ITF Suspensions apply to all age divisions. 

 

SUSPENSIONS

Players suspended by the ITF or their home federations will not be able to compete in the Orange Bowl.

 

DRESS CODE

ITF regulations mandate proper tennis attire. T-shirts are not permitted for boys or girls. Dress code applies for both the 16s and 18s. Please be sure to review the ITF attire rules. Click here to learn more.

 

ENTRY FEE
MUST BE PAID IN CASH (US DOLLARS)

18 & Under: $65 (Fee set according to ITF regulations)

16 & Under: $80

 

ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE

18 & Under: Players are accepted per ITF Rules & Regulations.

16 & Under: Players are accepted from the following ranking lists: ITF, ETA, CAT, COSAT, and USTA National 16s Ranking.

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STRINGING

Racquet stringing service is available on-site at the Tennis Center Pro Shop for $20.

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MEDIA REQUESTS

"Members of the media who are interested in covering the 2020 Orange Bowl Tennis Championships in person please click here. For any questions regarding media policies for this year's event please contact daniel.pyser@usta.com.
 

HOSPITALITY FOR 18 & UNDER MAIN DRAW PLAYERS

Main Draw players receive a housing allowance of up to $79 USD per day based on double occupancy at the official hotel from Sunday, December 6 through the night of elimination from the tournament. Hotel reservation requests must be submitted online no later than November 13. Please contact jessica.lange@usta.com with any hotel questions.

*** THERE IS NO HOSPITALITY (HOTEL REIMBURSEMENT AND COMPLIMENTARY MEALS) FOR 16 & UNDER PLAYERS ***

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MATCH VIDEO AND STATS  – TENNIS ANALYTICS

Tennis Analytics will be providing video and match analytics services at the Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships. Tagged match footage allows you to search, filter and view specific moments in any match from any web-enabled device.  Match video along with a detailed statistical report is posted to your own personal online collection, which you can share with your personal coach, family or friends. 

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Players can only order their own matches.  Personal video cameras are not permitted during the event.  To order, CLICK HERE or see us at the event. Multi-match packages are available. More information about services are available at www.TennisAnalytics.net .