- Girls' 16s Champion receives an entry into the US Open Junior Main Draw.
- Girls' 18s Champion receives an entry into the Women's Main Draw. Because of this, the USTA Girls' 18s National Championships is the only US junior event where age eligible professionals may compete. The Champion also receives a Wild Card into the US Open Junior draw (provided they are age eligible to compete).
- Girls' 18s Finalist receives an entry into the US Open Qualifying Draw.
- Girls' 18s Doubles Champions receive entry into both the US Open Women's Main Draw and the US Open Junior Doubles Draw (provided they are ITF Jr. age eligible).
Important Phone Numbers:
Barnes Tennis Center 619-221-9000
Barnes Fax 619-221-9076
SDSU Desk 619-779-0316
USD Desk 619-735-4334
Mission Valley Hilton 619-543-9000
Mission Valley Sheraton 619-260-0111
Emergency (Sharp Hospital) 858-939-3400
Urgent Care and More 619-225-6200
3434Midway Dr.
San Diego
Practice Courts:
We have arranged courts at several sites close to the Barnes Tennis Center. The main practice courts are located approximately one mile from Barnes Tennis Center at Peninsula Tennis Club, Robb Field, 2225 Bacon Street, San Diego; 619-223-9177. There are 10 courts, which will be available all day from Sunday, August 7 to Wednesday, August 10. Reservations are not necessary, and there is no charge for practice courts. There will be a monitor at the courts to check you in and assign a court. Up to two courts at Robb Field may be taken by players who have reserved hitting practice. When the courts are full, players may be expected to share practice courts. Practice time is limited to 30 minutes when other players are waiting.
On Friday, August 5, there will be 14 courts at Barnes Tennis Center reserved for practice. They will be available on a first come, first served basis; no sign up required, and there is no charge. Practice time is limited to one hour, and if the courts are full, you may be asked to share a court.
On Saturday, August 6, the courts at Peninsula Tennis Club will be available after 2:00 p.m., on a first come, first served basis. The West Courts at the University of San Diego will also be available on a first come, first served basis.
San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club will have courts #6-9 available from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7. Additionally, there are six courts nearby at Point Loma Nazarene University and four recreation courts at the University of San Diego. These are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Hitting Sessions:
Hitting sessions are available beginning Friday, August 5. Rates are $50 per hour; $30 per half hour. Sessions must be reserved with Jason Wood, head racquet stringer, by 5:00 p.m. on the day before the session. Please pay at the Barnes Center Front Desk and take your receipt to Jason Wood in the Sports Science Room in order to reserve your hitting session. If you wish to reserve hitting sessions before you arrive at the tournament, please call Jason Wood at 562-301-7555.
Trainers and Athletic Services:
There will be a certified athletic trainer at all sites. Additionally, Thrive Wellness will provide a certified fitness trainer to do Kinesio tape application. Invictus of San Diego will have a trainer on site to assist with kinetic and static stretching. Massage Extraordinaire will provide massage services, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Appointments may be booked at Barnes Center for 15 to 60 minute sessions. You may also contact Marsha Selzer: 619-977-5593. Massage prices will be posted at the Barnes Center.
Stringing:
Stringing is available at the Barnes Tennis Center all day, and will be completed within 24 hours. Please pay in advance at the Barnes Front Desk/Pro Shop; take your receipt, racquet, and string to The Sports Science Room, where all stringing is done. Racquets are done on a first-come-first-served basis. If you are providing your own string, the cost is $15. If you are purchasing string, please check with the front desk for prices.
Dress Code:
For both singles and doubles matches, all players are required to wear tennis attire that is consistent with being a participant in a USTA National Championship. The only t-shirts allowed are the official tournament t-shirts. Compression shorts may ONLY be worn during practice sessions.
Apparel:
Extra tournament t-shirts and other tournament apparel will be available for purchase at the Barnes Tennis Center Pro Shop.
Credentials:
At check-in, players will receive a lanyard and player ID badge. Please keep this credential with you at all times. You will need it for match check-in, access to the Players' Lounge, free admission to the Opening Night Dinner, shower and court towels and to take advantage of tournament specials in the Barnes Tennis Center Pro Shop.
Draw Sheets:
Draw sheets will be available at the Concierge Desk for $1 on a daily basis.
Babolat Player of the Day:
Each day, a Player of the Day will be selected based on the previous day's play. This could be a lower-ranked player with a great win over a seeded player. It could be a player who exhibits incredible sportsmanship on or off the court. Anything is taken into consideration, and we will welcome everyone's suggestions! The Players of the Day receive a gift from Babolat and will have an action photo displayed for the duration of the tournament.
Food at the Barnes Tennis Center:
The Players' Lounge will be open daily. Only players will be allowed access to the Players’ Lounge, and you must show your credentials. There will be refreshments served all
day long: drinks, bagels, fruit, yogurt, and other snacks. The lounge has comfortable sofas and a
TV for relaxing between matches. A number of vendors will also be on hand in our food court, selling refreshing Italian ices, all-natural pretzels, and sandwiches. The Barnes Tennis Center snack bar will be open daily as well,
serving breakfast, lunches, and snacks.
Lunch at Socalamazoo:
We will be offering
special lunch packages to businesses and tennis community members to enjoy top
matches at this event while having lunch next to the Swortwood Stadium Court.
Locker Room:
Feel free to take a
shower at our newly refurbished locker room. Towels are available at the front desk free of charge (with
a deposit).
Youth Tennis San Diego:
The USTA Girls’ Nationals
is the most prestigious of over 40 tournament events held at the Barnes Tennis
Center each year. The Center is
owned and operated by Youth Tennis San Diego, a non-profit 501 (c)(3)
organization that has been in existence since 1952. The YTSD Mission is:
