Junior Competition News: March

JUNIOR COMPETITIVE PATHWAY UPDATE

USTA is making changes to the ranked junior competitive pathway based on years of feedback and data analysis. The updates will primarily focus on ranked team events and the selection process for the national championships.

QUOTA FOR USTA NATIONAL LEVEL 1 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Each Sectional Association is guaranteed a minimum number of junior players who will be accepted into the USTA National Level 1 Championships. This number is the Sectional Association's quota. The 2024 numbers have been finalized and can be found here.

2024 TOURNAMENT SEARCH

Check out our 2024 Midwest Elevated Junior Tournament Schedule on our website! Locations have been updated and registration links are continually being added. Please note that the schedule is subject to change. Additionally, please read our Dual and Late Entry Policy, Zero Tolerance Policy and Hybrid System for Selection and Seeding before registering for any events.

PLAYER NEWS

BECK SALTZMAN INTERVIEWED BY ABC7

Did you know that March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month? The annual campaign is meant to highlight how individuals with and without disabilities can come together and form strong communities! Our USTA Chicago District is doing fantastic work to increase adaptive tennis programming within the Windy City! A news team from ABC7 Chicago interviewed tennis player, Beck Saltzman, who has been breaking down barriers to pursue his passion and play the game he loves.

ITA RANKS OZAN BARIS #4

Ozan Baris, a former junior from our USTA Western Michigan District, has been playing D1 tennis at Michigan State University. He was recently ranked No. 4 in the country by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. It was the "highest ranking in Spartan history."

PARENT WEBINARS

Parents, we have webinars for YOU so that you can help your junior navigate competitions! Watch the recordings at home or on the go as USTA covers topics like how to get started, rankings, the road to college tennis and more!