"Where Champions Are Made"
USTA Billie Jean King Girls' 16s & 18s National Championships
Tournament Play
Match Formats:
• Main Draw Singles (including play off for 3rd & 4th place): Best of 3 Tiebreak sets
• Feed-In Championship: Best of 3 Tiebreak sets with a 10-Point Match Tiebreak in Lieu of a 3rd set; regular scoring.
• Doubles Matches: The best of 3 Tiebreak sets shall be used in the semifinal, final, and playoff for 3rd place. All other doubles matches shall use the best of 3 Tiebreak sets with a 10-Point Match Tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set; no-ad scoring.
Proper Tennis Attire:
Proper tennis attire is mandatory at the USTA Girls' National Championships. Midriffs must be completely covered when arms are at rest. Sports bras alone are not allowed. No T-shirts with advertising are allowed. T-shirts from other tournaments or tennis academies are not allowed. Athleta, Lululemon and other type “tennis t-shirts” are allowed. Short spandex shorts MUST be covered by a skirt or shorts. Leggings must be covered by skirt or shorts.
Suspension points and/or Code Violations for Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Spectator Oath:
All tournament guests, including family member, coaches and other spectators, must adhere to the USTA Spectator Oath: “I pledge to set a positive example for players, treat fellow parents, coaches and officials with respect, emphasize the importance of fair play and good sportsmanship, cheer respectfully for winner and good points - not errors and double faults, allow players to work out on-court disputes, and not interfer with matches.”
Safeplay Practice Policy Highlights for Participants: Click here to read the USTA’s Safeplay policies.
Balls: This event will use the Wilson US Open "Extra Duty" Ball
Ice & Water: The tournament will provide bottled water.
Players should prepare to bring their own ice.
Chaired matches: All Main draw singles matches.
Doubles chairs start with round of 32. Consolation finals.
See Tournament Sites for directions and parking information.
MAIN SITE: BARNS = BARNES TENNIS CENTER
Barnes Tennis Center
4490 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 221-9000
SITE 2: USD - University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110
SITE 3: SDS - San Diego State
Aztec Tennis Center, Plaza Deportes, San Diego, Ca. 92182
SITE 4: BALBO = Balboa Tennis Club
Balboa Tennis Club
2221 Morley Field Road, San Diego, CA 92104