Congratulations to all the players who competed in the District Championships! Impressive play and great fight was on display by all!
Boys 10s Top Finishers |
Girls 10s Top Finishers |
1st Place – Alex Soso |
1st Place – Emma Mahlik |
2nd Place – Kavi Sarai |
2nd Place – Elizabeth Boege |
3rd Place – Koushik Sengupta |
3rd Place – Ilinca Gusatu |
4th Place – Andy Dong
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4th Place – Nadia Vora
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Boys 12s Top Finishers |
Girls 12s Top Finishers |
1st Place – Maximus Rusz |
1st Place – Caroline Coan |
2nd Place – Reed Sugarman |
2nd Place – Gabrielle David |
3rd Place – Raghuvir Sriram |
3rd Place – Riko Pang |
4th Place – Nicholas Du |
4th Place – Yuki Me Madria
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Boys 14s Top Finishers |
Girls 14s Top Finishers |
1st Place – Blake Gold |
1st Place – Addison Lanton |
2nd Place – David Dai |
2nd Place – Brooke Coffman |
3rd Place – Joah Dunwoody |
3rd Place – Allie Trifonov |
4th Place – Bodie Teuscher |
4th Place – Helen Kooster
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Boys 16s Top Finishers |
Girls 16s Top Finishers |
1st Place – Kiran Garapati |
1st Place – Madison Liu |
2nd Place – Caden Liu |
2nd Place – Natalie Stasny |
3rd Place – Stanton Okesson |
3rd Place – Maggie Forkner |
4th Place – Shashwat Srivatsa |
4th Place – Mira Kernagis
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Boys 18s Top Finishers |
Girls 18s Top Finishers |
1st Place – Jai Vallurupalli |
1st Place – Emma Baker |
2nd Place – Marc Blekhman |
2nd Place – Nicole Hu |
3rd Place – Dean Kamenev |
3rd Place – Autumn Rabjohns |
4th Place – Kamil Kozerski |
4th Place – Jenna Stevens |
Players recognized for Outstanding Sportsmanship:
In a pre-recorded webinar, Dr. Larry Lauer and Dr. Shawn Foltz-Emmons discuss the importance of mental health and answer key parent questions. Learn more here.
USTA junior tournaments are offered in a variety of formats, including individual, team, non-elimination and elimination. There are also competitions for wheelchair players. This wide range allows you to compete in a way that makes you feel comfortable, suits your level of play and helps you experience success. The tournament structure consists of seven levels of ranking tournaments, with the lowest level of intermediate tournament classified as a Level 7 and USTA National Championships classified as Level 1. For entry-level to intermediate players of all ages, a non-ranking series of events called the Net Generation Circuit will focus on age-appropriate competition, development and fun.
You can learn more about the USTA junior tournament structure here.
Ready to get in on the action? Click here to find a tournament near you. If you’d like to jump right to Midwest and National schedules, visit this page.
10 and Under (10U) tennis allows players to grasp the fundamentals of the sport. Participants learn about grips, preparation, swing path and ball placement. The equipment and courts are tailored to skill level, so kids can see their improvement and have fun right from the start. For those players ready for competition, USTA also provides play opportunities.
Click here for more information on the new 2021 USTA 10 and Under tennis program and PlayTracker.
Team Challenge
A low-pressure team environment introducing competition without emphasizing results
Team Tournaments
Innovative format with increased competition focusing on team results
Junior Circuit
Non-elimination format for individual competition emphasizing results & ratings
Find programs near you at netgeneration.com or playtennis.usta.com/tournaments.
There are many of these events throughout the Chicago area. Contact Barb Rueth if you’d like more information about entering your child or hosting an event.
To schedule an official, contact Chuck Cunningham at the Chicago Tennis Umpires’ Council (CTUC).
