Junior Competition News: December 2025

2026 Tournament Schedule

Start planning for the new year with the 2026 USTA Midwest Elevated Junior Tournament Schedule. Save the dates for your favorite tournaments. The schedule is subject to change, and registration links will be added soon.

Please read before registering:

• Dual and Late Entry Policy
• Zero Tolerance Policy
• Hybrid System for Selection and Seeding

News

USTA Nationa Indoor Championships

Some of our top juniors made a strong impression at one of the nation's most prestigious and challenging USTA tournaments. The Level 1 National Indoor Championships were held nationwide over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Results:

• G14s Doubles Champions: Sophia Nguyen-Huynh, Northeastern Ohio and Jessie Janiak, Chicago
• G14s Singles 3rd Place: Nadia Poznick, Southeastern Michigan
• G16s Doubles Champions: Sammie Mercer, Ohio Valley
• G16s Doubles 3rd Place: Goldie Kregar, Central Indiana and Julia Ludwig, Chicago
• G18s Singles Champion: Thara Gowda, Southeastern Michigan
• B12s Singles Finalist: Novak Masteller, Western Michigan
• B12s Doubles Finalist: Novak Masteller, Western Michigan
• B14s Singles Champion: Ishaan Marla, Ohio Valley
• B18s Doubles Champions: Gregory Bernadsky, Ohio Valley and Carson Dwyer, Ohio Valley

NEW WEBINAR

Understanding USTA Junior Rankings & WTN Rating

Dec. 15, 3 PM EST

Join us for a one-hour, in-depth session exploring the USTA Junior Ranking System and the ITF World Tennis Number (WTN), two key tools shaping competitive junior tennis. USTA staff will break down how rankings are calculated, what influences a player’s progression and how the WTN provides a global measure of match performance. Whether you’re a player, parent or coach, this webinar will give you the clarity you need to navigate the pathway to competitive success.