The 10th annual COLUMBUS DAY OPEN is a USTA Level 2 National event held October 10 – 12, 2026, and consists of over 128 of the best juniors in the country, competing in the Boys’ & Girls’ 14s and 16s age divisions. Click here to register and to view draws, results and match times. If you have any questions, feel free to call 561.330.6003.
Mandatory Forms: Please check in 20 minutes before your match time as ALL PLAYERS must submit the following and show their confirmation emails to the Site Director or they will be unable to participate:
*USTA National Jr Ranking System Overview: Click here
*Local Restaurant & Activity Guide. Click here
*Ranking Level Points. Click here
WEATHER UPDATES: IMPORTANT
WEATHER. In the event of rain or lightning delays, players should return to their car. Updates will be communicated via the USTA Registration website Overview/Notes section – we WILL NOT change the times on the draw during the day (only @ night).
DOUBLES – IMPORTANT
The doubles deadline is Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 @ 5pm… Even if you registered with a partner online, you MUST still re-register by emailing the doubles pairing to [email protected].
If you have a partner, both players must agree to play with each other, please email the team (and division) to Elad Yair at [email protected] (make sure to get a confirmation email).
- If we do not hear from you before the deadline date, we will NOT place you in the doubles draw. If you do not have a partner, and would like to be paired with another player, please email [email protected] (make sure you receive an email confirmation)– we will do our best to pair you with another player (with a similar ranking).
- Format: 16-team single-elimination draw with 3rd/4th playoff; consisting of an 8 game pro-set with 7 point tiebreak at 8 games all, no ad scoring
- IMPORTANT: Doubles take place BEFORE their singles matches on Day 1 and possibly Days 2-3. Make sure to double-check your start times and site abbreviations. In addition, a player can only play doubles in the same division as they are playing singles.
MATCH SITES: GO DIRECTLY TO YOUR MATCH SITE,
ABBREVIATIONS POSTED ON THE DRAW
BOYS & GIRLS 16S (CLAY COURTS)
Located 35 minutes away from 14s Divisions
MAIN SITE: WYCLIFFE COUNTRY CLUB (WYC). (561-641-1080). 4650 Wycliffe Country Club Blvd., Lake Worth, FL 33449. Players/families have access to eat on-site (lunch) in the Country Club Grille Room (credit cards accepted). If you have any questions call 561-330-6003. Click here for community website.
- Phone: If you have any questions call 561.330.6003, during event call Site Director 561.929-4654.
- Practice Courts:
- Before Saturday: Call facility to reserve.
- Saturday - Monday: 10 Courts (7:10 - 8am), 2 thereafter. Important: check-in with the Site Director for court numbers.
ALTERNATE SITE: WELLINGTON TENNIS CENTER (WELL). 3100 Lyons Rd., Wellington, FL 33414 (Site Director: _________)
- Phone: If you have any questions call 561.330.6003.
- Practice Courts:
- Before Saturday: None
- Saturday: 6 courts 11 - 11:30am.
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BOYS & GIRLS 14S (CLAY COURTS)
Located 35 minutes away from the 16s Divisions
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MAIN SITE: PALM BEACH GARDENS TENNIS CENTER (PBG) (561-630-1180). 5110 117th Court North, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Phone: If you have any questions pre-event, call 561.330.6003, during the event call Site Director @ 561.371.2570 (Trish Faulkner).
Facility Rules: IMPORTANT – NO PETS ALLOWED ON SITE, no outside food brought in, players may bring water coolers.
Practice Courts:
- Before Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026: Call facility for availability and pricing ($12pp per hour)
- Saturday, Oct. 10 - Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026: Complimentary practice courts. 1st-come 1st serve, cannot reserve courts (check with Site Director upon arrival)… Facility opens @ 7am... 10 (7 – 8am), 1-2 thereafter
- Monday, Oct. 12, 2026: Complimentary practice courts. 1st-come 1st serve, cannot reserve courts (check with Site Director upon arrival)… 8 (7:30 - 8:15am), 1-2 thereafter
Stringing: $29+ per racket (with own string)
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ALTERNATE SITE: THE COUNTRY CLUB AT MIRASOL (MIR) - Clay Courts. (561) 776-4949, 11540 Mirasol Way, Palm Beach Gardens.
Phone: If you have any questions pre-event, call 561.330.6003, during the event call Site Director (__________)
Gate: To enter the community, event guests mention ‘USTA Nationals’ and must show a Driver’s License.
Website: https://mirasolcc.com/
Stringing: $26+ per racket (with own string)
Courts - Match & Practice:
- Before Sat., Oct. 10, 2026: Call 561 776 4949 ext. 200 for practice court reservations- No charge
- No courts before 7:30am... 7:30am – 4pm: Call for availability
- Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026: Cannot reserve courts, they are 1st come, 1st serve; upon arrival ask Tournament Desk. 6 courts10am - 11:30am)
CLUB RULES: IMPORTANT
- Talking on cell phones is NOT permitted at the Facility, including, but not limited to all dining facilities including indoor and outdoor service areas, fitness facilities, pool, golf courses, golf practice range, locker rooms, tennis facilities, and administration offices, except for emergency situations.
- MUST remain in SILENT mode while at the Facilities. All persons should step outside to make and answer phone calls.
- Smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes are not permitted in indoor areas, in any of the outdoor dining areas including all dining area patios, fire pit areas, on the pool deck, on the tennis courts, under the spectator canopies, at the Sports Complex, on the driving range and practice facilities.
- Smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes are not permitted within 10 feet of any Facility entrance or under the Porte cochere by valet.
- Dogs or other pets (with the exception of service and emotional support animals) are not permitted anywhere on the Facilities property or any surrounding area.
- Proper tennis shoes for clay courts are required.
- Smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes are not permitted in indoor areas, in any of the outdoor dining areas including all dining area patios, fire pit areas, on the pool deck, on the tennis courts, under the spectator canopies, at the Sports Complex, on the driving range and practice facilities.
- Smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes are not permitted within 10 feet of any Facility entrance or under the Porte cochere by valet.
- Dogs or other pets (with the exception of service and emotional support animals) are not permitted anywhere on the Facilities property or any surrounding areas.
- Men are not permitted to wear tank tops
- Sports bras must be covered, however crop tops are allowed.
- Collars are not required.
- Cargo shorts, cut-offs, swim suits, gym shorts, and jeans are not permitted. Children are subject to proper tennis attire.
EVENT INFO & FORMAT
MATCH SITES: Held at multiple facilities. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE SITE THAT YOU COMPETE AT (check the initials on the draws) & check in 20 minutes before your match time. SURFACE. Clay BALL. Wilson Regular Duty EVENT INFO.
- Officiating: One roving official per every four courts. Chaired matches from the Semifinals for Singles and finals for Singles and Doubles.
DRAWS. Singles (32-draw), Doubles (16-team). Singles and doubles draws/times will be posted online on Wednesday prior to the event @ 6pm. Remember to check doubles draws, as all divisions will play the doubles 1st round before singles matches take place.
LEVEL 2 – SELECTION PROCESS FOR ENTERING CONCURRENT EVENTS: Click for rules.
WILDCARD INFO.: There are no Wildcards for this event.
SINGLES FORMAT:
- 32 FIC-16 with Quarterfinal and 3rd/4th Playoffs; two tiebreak sets with a 10-point match tiebreak at one set all, regular scoring
- If a match splits sets, there is a 3-minute rest period where players may only receive coaching from inside the fence, with the coach on the outside of the fence.
- Match formats are subject to change when weather issues affect match play.
MATCH SCHEDULE (weather pending, sample below):
*Day 1: Two Main Draw Singles, one consolation singles, one-two doubles (1st round doubles takes place before 1st round singles)
*Day 2: Two Main Draw Singles, two consolation singles, Quarterfinal Playoff consolation, one-two doubles (some divisions might play doubles before their singles)
*Day 3: Finals & 3/4 Playoff (Main Draw), two consolation singles, Quarterfinal Playoff consolation, doubles (Finals & 3/4 Playoff)
Maximum matches per day: Four matches per day as long as two of four matches are doubles… Exception: Three singles matches may be played in special circumstances (ie weather).
REST PERIOD BETWEEN MATCHES.
*For matches consisting of a 10-point match tiebreak for the 3rd set, players get a minimum of 1 hour rest.
*Doubles to singles, players get 30 minutes rest.
*Doubles to doubles, players get 45 minutes rest.
ATHLETIC TRAINERS will be based at the sites.
RESIDENCY. Players entering this event must have their residency papers on file at the USTA Florida Office – click for details.
HITTING LESSONS: Call match sites or Delray Beach Tennis Center (201 West Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 561-243-7360).
STRINGING: Check in with the pro shop at the match sites
ALTERNATE PROCEDURE.
- Ordered based on the NSL list that was used for selection (posted online)
- Players must check-in with the Site Director and be prepared to play no later than 15 minutes prior to the first scheduled match of the event in which they are an alternate.
- Players that are defaulted because of lateness, will be replaced in the draw if an on-site alternate is checked in and available to play.
- On-site Alternates may be admitted into the singles (or doubles) main draw to replace withdrawing players of players matches.
- Late entries shall be placed on the alternate list in the order received after timely entries. Late entries received at the same time shall be ordered by lot
- BG16: Show up @Wycliffe Country Club
- BG14: Show up @Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center
HYDRATION. Please continue to hydrate throughout the day/evening as it is very humid…In addition, we suggest having a cooler filled with ice water and a towel to squeeze on your neck t/o the day and during your match. Good luck.
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