Description
⋅2023 3rd Annual Precision Open by USA TENNIS TOUR
Champions Circuit
1000 Ranking Points
Austell, GA, USA
Sweetwater Tennis Center
2447 Clay Rd
Austell, GA
United States
May 6-8, 2023
• Metro Atlanta GA
Notes:
Warm up courts for players available starting Friday April 28, Contact Luke 706-405-9692 to reserve a court.
Announcement
Looking For Doubles Partner?
Contact me at 706-405-9692 if your interested in playing with a partner.
Official Ball: Check back later for more information!
Official Surface: Hard
Court Rules & Regulations
Please do not damage the tennis court.
Please do not pour liquids on the tennis court at any time.
Please wipe shoes and do not go on court with dirt on shoes.
Official Draw Posted:
Draws Posted: Week of May 3, 2023
Prize Money:
$4K Event
Men’s & Women’s Singles
Champion: $730.00
Runner Up: $200.00
Semifinalists: $100
Quarterfinalists: $50
Round of 16: $0
Men’s & Women’s Doubles/ Mixed Doubles
Champion: $480.00
Runner Up: $100.00
Semifinalists: $50.00
Quarterfinalists: $0
Round of 16: $0
Parking:
There is parking available once you enter the park there are parking lot spaces by the tennis court club house. There is shaded parking on the parking lot edges. The row of parking when you first pull into Sweetwater Park along the tennis courts will be the closest parking.
Warm Up Courts
Warm Up Courts Available for Players & their Coaching Staff, during before and after the tournament.
Players have time to warm up before playing, need to reserve a court? Contact the tournament director.
MATCH SCHEDULE TIMES
All match times are NOT BEFORE times. You may go on after your scheduled time, but not before.
Example; MATCH TIME: NOT BEFORE 3:15 PM
MATCH WILL NOT GO ON COURT BEFORE 3:16 PM, it could be later depending on several factors, it could be 4:00, or later, or right on time. But not EARLY.
0 Liability
By playing this tournament, you are assuming all risk And agree not to hold USA TENNIS TOUR 21Ace Tennis Events LLC or Austell GA Parks & Recreation or USA TENNIS TOUR ORGANIZATION responsible for any civil matter.
Match Time
Please Arrive on time for your matches and don’t make me call you!
Tournament Information & Rules and Regulations
Coaching
Coaching Permitted.
No coaching after 1st game of any set.
Coaching permitted at the fence with your coach or team.
Coaches allowed on court only in between sets.
No coaches allowed on court during play.
No coaching during play.
No hand signals.
Point penalty and code violations for breaking any rule.
Scoring
Doubles 1st Round : 2 out of 3 with 10 point for the 3rd – NO AD.
Doubles SF & F – 2 out of 3 sets
Singles – 2 out of 3 sets
Semis- 3rd Set tiebreak at 7-7
Final – 3rd Set tiebreak at 8-8
Spectators Donation
All donations go toward prize money and helping decrease costs for players.
$20 Family
$5 Individual
Comes with drinks and snacks provided.
Covid-19
Hand sanitizer available.
Social distancing not required.
Masks not required.
Stay safe players!
Players are advised to bring your own chairs, water bottles, to be extra safe!
No tournament wide requirements.
BALLS
Official Ball: Check back later for more information!
New balls for the 3rd Set.
Semifinal and Final Ball Rule Implementation May Be In Affect
( New Balls every 9 games)
Code of Conduct & Dress Code
Please use all caution and behave in best practices that reflect the USA TENNIS TOUR’s love for the sport. Please no running shoes or non tennis shoe that could damage the tennis court. This is a hard court event, tennis hard court shoes preferred. Please do not damage the courts or areas. Please refrain from wearing non appropriate tennis attire & shoes.
Spectators
Proper attire required.
Awards & Accolades
Nominate players for the following awards with prizes to the winner! “BEST DRESSED” “Sportsmanship Award” “The Tree” “Best Form” “Best Serve” “Biggest Weapon” submit your entries at the Tournament Desk!
Trophies awarded to finalists in all divisions.
Prize money awarded to respective players.
Tournament gifts and prizes for winners.
Raffle and door prizes throughout the event!
Check In & Registration
Try to come check in a couple hours before your first match, fill out paperwork and get your player gift, and check out the facility! Players, please be there in time to do your PRE MATCH interview, Tournament Press Conference, Tournament Media & get your personal warm up done, use the bathroom & be ready to play. Try to check in at the desk 15-30 minutes before your scheduled match time at least so we can know you’re there! We can get the court ready, and get everything prepared for your match to start!
Match Coin Toss
No match is official to start with out a USATT official doing a coin toss, explaining the rules and the scoring and taking a formal picture of the players at the net, please check in at the desk and await instructions from the Director on what your court assignment is and they will tell you that the official will be right behind you.
5 Minute Warm Up
All matches will use a 5 minute warm up, so try to do your personal warm up and hit some balls before you check in!
Pre Match Warm Up courts available for this event, contact Luke at 706-405-9692.
Referee On Site
Tournament umpire on site for disputes if needed. Contact the director or wave your hand in the air with intent to call for Referee or go to them in person.
Players call and score their own matches, disputes are handled by the the Referee on site. Players keep track of their own matches and officials are there to assist and oversee when needed.
Trainer on Site
Trainer / Physio on site for minor injuries and medical needs.
Medical Time Outs
3 minute MO. 2nd and 3rd MO must be approved by a Official. Limit 3 per set. Limit 2 per set in 3rd set.
Bathroom Policy
During play, the clock will begin after permission is granted. 2:30 2 minutes and 30 seconds Warning after 3;00, Point Penalty at 3:15, point penalty at 3:45, point penalty at 4:30, game penalty at 5:00, game penalty at 8:00
Amenities
Water and towels provided for players and snacks and drinks available.
Need something? Just ask, we might can accommodate!
Water Coolers on Court for Players
Towels Available for Player Use
Snacks for Players
Spectators that use the snack table are encouraged to donate to the event! All donations benefit the players in tournaments to reduce costs! Learn more at 21AceTennis.com (COMING SOON)
Draws
(Digital Event)
Draws have not been posted yet. Check back later!
All draws will be on line. Some draws may be posted onsite as well but the Official Draw will be online and in some cases, sent to all players via email.
Avoidance Requests
Before & during the event; Send all info to Luke!
706-405-9692
Check In
Get your player gift and check in to the event. Please check in before play, so we know you are there. Fill out all waivers and tournament documentation. Receive tournament information and next; match check in at the Tournament Desk.
Player Interviews
Please be ready to do your pre tournament and pre match interview before matches, at random, we appreciate your support!
Coaches Interviews
We’d love to interview your coach as well, let us know if your coach is available!!
USA TENNIS TOUR Players “You Might Know”:
These are some players that are on the USA TENNIS TOUR.
Chase Parker
Ian Rasheed
Tim Hewitt
Josh Banks
Marvin Colley
Alec Fritzinger
Ethan Carr
Noah Van Dyke
Jake Grimes
Vera Lapko
Ana Sofia Sanchez
Sofia Shapatava
& many more!
TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
Main Draw Singles: 32
Main Draw Doubles: 16 Teams
Qualifying Singles: 16
Qualifying Doubles: 8 Teams
The Main Draw will consist of 25 Direct Acceptances, 4 qualifiers, 3 Wild Cards.
If more than 32 players register, there could be Qualifying Draws created and the main draw could be increased to a draw of 64.
Players looking to apply for a Wild Card, please email lukeharden2@gmail.com
SCORING
All matches will be best of 3 sets with regular scoring.
In USA TENNIS TOUR matches, the semifinals third set tiebreak is played at 7-7, and the final third set tiebreak is played at 8-8.
USA TENNIS TOUR uses traditional scoring in all USATT PRO CIRCUIT & SEMIPRO TENNIS TOUR events.
IMPORTANT Information:
Please email lukeharden2@gmail.com to detail your level of play, former accolades, tournament wins, if you played college, etc. to be considered for main draw selection, wildcard spots and entry into events, The available information across tennis platforms will be used to select players based on the draw size of the event.
If the venue has complications with COVID-19 and/or tournament entries have fewer than the minimum players needed, the event may be canceled, postponed to another date or deactivated entirely, all funds will be credited to the player in this rare case.
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION & SELECTION
All Wild Cards must be approved by USATT. SELECTION WILL BE MADE THE TUESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT at the latest.
Main draw and qualifying draws will be created depending on the event and draw sizes.
WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY, LATE ENTRY:
Late entries will go to the bottom of the alternate list, if there is one.
Refunds are applied for via emails only. lukeharden2@gmail.com
Please inquire about late entry at the same address.
Schedule Requests:
Need a avoidance request filed? Please apply for avoidance requests via email; send a email to lukeharden2@gmail.com
USATT will accommodate players that need “later matches” due to travel and other events lapping over with flying, driving required.
Postponing:
The tournament will be postponed if the number of players isn’t sufficient. Decision will be made accordingly.
Withdrawing
All withdrawals PRIOR to the registration deadline must be submitted via email with a reason for withdrawing . Withdrawals AFTER the registration deadline must be made via email to lukeharden2@gmail.com with reasoning for not remaining in the tournament, and we will respond accordingly.
To withdraw to sign up for another tournament, find out more about our program to put you in a future USATT event. lukeharden2@gmail.com
SCORING FORMAT:
All matches will be best of 3 sets with regular scoring.
Semifinal – In lieu of 3rd set , tiebreak at 7-7 in final set.
Final – In lieu of 3rd set , tiebreak at 8-8 in final set.
Early Registration
Register early for discounts. Coming soon.
Venue:
Sweetwater Tennis Center
Austell, GA, USA
Contact:
Luke Harden
Tournament Director
lukeharden2@gmail.com
