The 13th annual SUMMER SMASH OPEN hosted by the City of Delray Beach is organized by Players International Management (PIM), host of the YellowTennisBall.com Series. The event is held over two weekends; August 16 – 18, 2025 (Boys 12s, 14s, 16s, 18s divisions) and August 23 – 25, 2025 (Girls 12s, 14s, 16s, 18s divisions) – one of the largest USTA L4 events in the United States. If you have any questions, feel free to call 561.330.6003.

 

Mandatory Forms: CHECK-IN & FORMS:**IMPORTANT** 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:

 PIM Medical Release Form Event Registration Form
Please DO NOT email the waiver details pre-event, show the Site Directors your confirmation email 15 minutes before your match time.

 

REGISTER: Boys & Girls

 

EVENT INFO.

 

SITES: Held at multiple facilities, within 10 – 35 minutes from each other. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE SITE THAT YOU COMPETE AT (check the initials on the draws, view Site locations below)

 

CHECK-IN: All players must check in (in person) at the on-site Tournament Desk at least 15 minutes early. We will send your matches to the courts 10 minutes early. This is to reduce your time on-site, as well as for the daily matches to stay on schedule.

 

RESTAURANTS & LOCAL ACTIVITIES: Click here

 

SURFACE: Clay Courts

 

PLAYER SELECTION, FORMAT, SEEDING, ETC:

• This tournament will use the Combined National  Standing List for player selection, seeding and flighting.
• Selection: August 7^th (Boys) August 14^th (Girls), 2025 Combined NSL.
• Flights and Seeding will use the August 13^th (Boys) August 20^st (Girls), 2025 Combined NSL.
• Players Per Draw: 64 Player Draw (Singles) - No Doubles

 

FORMAT: 

• All matches are best of three tie break sets with a 10-point tiebreaker in lieu of a 3rd set...Main Draw (WITH-AD), Consolation (NO-AD). 
• All divisions include a 64-singles draw event, with a Feed-in consolation through the Quarterfinals.  Semi-final losers will playoff for 3rd and 4th place.

 

FLIGHTING PROCESS:

• 60-64 Players:
• Flights “A”, “B” and “C” will have 16 players each with “D” having 12.
• 59 players or fewer:
• Flights “A” and “B” will have 16 players.  Flights “C” and “D” will split the remaining evenly.  (odd number of players Flight “C” will have the additional player.
• Draws will be posted Thursday afternoon so players can be adjusted to the appropriate Flights if there are withdrawals prior to draws being made.
• If you have questions regarding the player selection and/or seeding, please contact the USTA Florida Section: [email protected]& [email protected].

 

 

POINTS TABLE: This tournament carries with it USTA Level 4 points per round. Please click here for the point tables and refer to the Flighted Draw table on page 7 for this tournament.

 

RANKING LEVELS/POINTS: Click here

 

DRAW INFO:  Singles posted online by Thursday prior to the event @ 5pm.

 

ALTERNATES: There are no on-site alternates for this event come the day of the event.

 

WITHDRAWALS (READ CAREFULLY):

• Withdrawing a player prior to player selection the player will withdraw themselves from their USTA Profile: You can share this guide to assist them: How to Withdraw from a Tournament
• If there is a withdrawal after the draw has been published, the spot will be replaced by the next alternate – no matter which draw/bracket it is – if there is an alternate list.

 

WEATHER UPDATE: In the event of rain or lightning delays, players should return to their car. Updates will be communicated via the USTA Serve Tennis website pages (Boys Divisions, Girls Divisions). We will only change the draws times at night (not during the days if there is a weather issue).

MATCH SCHEDULE (weather pending): Day 1: 2 singles…Day 2: 1-3 singles…Day 3: Only if we have weather issues.

 

COACHING: All matches that consist of 2 tiebreak sets with a 10-point match tiebreak will receive a 3-minute rest period after splitting sets. Coaching is allowed at the fence with the coach on the outside of the fence.

 

HITTING LESSONS: Call match facilities or call Delray Beach Tennis Center (201 West Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach). 561-243-7360.

 

REST PERIOD: Minimum one hour rest between matches.

 

REFUNDS: Once the USTA selects the players, there are no refunds.

TRAINER LOCATIONS: Athletic training services provided by Baptist Health South Florida will be available at Boca Racquet Center (Days 1-2), Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center (Days 1-2) and One Tennis Academy (Days 1-2).  If you desire athletic training services during the event, please go to a site where a trainer is scheduled. You are still responsible to be ready to play at your scheduled match location and time.

STRINGING: A complete list with locations, prices and contact information will be available at each site’s tournament desk.

 

SCHEDULE: Be prepared to play up to 3 matches per day if there are weather issues.

PLAYERS: Come prepared with your own Hand sanitizer, Beverages/water, snacks, towels, water, and ice and store inside a tennis bag when not in use.

 

DURING MATCH:

• Raise your Racket to get the attention of a tennis umpire.
• No Coaching is allowed.
• Maintain safe social distance between players during the racket spin at the start of a match. The umpires will try to flip a coin when we can. When we do this, we will ask the players to stand on the service line.
• Players should clearly verbalize the score at the start of each point.
• The Server should clearly call out the score loudly before every point.

COMPLETION OF THE MATCH:

• Offer an acknowledgement such as a nod, thumbs up or ‘good match.’ Please do not shake hands or make contact with your opponent at the completion of the match.
• Leave the court promptly, clean up your trash and take your belongings with you.
• Pick up your used tennis balls and drop them in the used balls box at the Tournament Desk
• Upon completion of the match, and after reporting the score (winner reports the score), leave facility within 20 minutes of the completion of your match to help reduce gatherings.

SPORTSMANSHIP & ETIQUETTE:

• Good Sportsmanship is expected from a players and guests
• Players should NEVER spit on the court.
• Inappropriate and unsportsmanlike language, bullying and taunting will not be tolerated and will be coded.
• Spectators who display inappropriate behavior may be removed from the tournament area for the remainder of the tournament. Thank you for your cooperation.
• Players are NOT allowed on the other side of the net, even if invited by their opponent.
• If you need a ball mark inspection, then ask a tennis umpire for help.
• The USTA Point Penalty System, Lateness Rule and Junior Tournament Regulations are in effect.

ITF College Connect: Click here for info about.

• Junior players now have access to a new college candidate awareness feature called College Connect on their private USTA profiles.
• Thanks to the USTA’s partnership with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) and the ITA’s recent adoption of the ITF World Tennis Number (WTN) as the official global rating system of college tennis, College Connect allows junior players within a specific ITF WTN rating range to explore college tennis playing opportunities and even compare their skill levels to current college players!

 

PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE SITE YOU COMPETE AT… DOUBLE-CHECK THE ABBREVIATION ON THE DRAW.

AUG. 16 – 18, 2025 (BOYS 12 – 18S DIVISIONS)

BOYS 12s

BOCA RATON RACQUET CENTER (BR): aka Swim & Racquet Center (Boca Raton)… 561-367-7095… 21626 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33433.
Phone: If you have any questions pre-event, call 561.330.6003, during the event call Site Director @ 561-929-4654 (Charlotte).

Directions: From I-95, exit Glades Rd, head west, take a left onto St. Andrews, continue 3/4 mile, club on left.

Facility Rules: Only service animals allowed, no other pets.

Practice Courts:

• Before Saturday. reserve courts by calling the Pro-Shop; must call ahead to reserve courts. Fees: Adults ($15 – Non-Resident) & Juniors ($10 – Non-Resident)… Call one day prior to reserve courts
• Beginning Saturday. Courts are 1st come -1st serve; must ask the Site Director which courts are for the event…
• Facility opens at 7:20am... No courts before 7:30am.
  7:30 – 8:15am (10 courts), 8:15am – on (2 courts)

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BOYS 14s

ONE TENNIS ACADEMY (OT) – Clay Courts. 9045 Vista del Lago, Boca Raton, Florida 33428 (561-706-1601).
Tournament Office: If you have any questions pre-event call 561.330.6003, during the event call the Site Director at 305-588-0564 (Lynn).

 

Practice Courts: Pre-event, call facility for availability and pricing ($9pp per hour). During event (1st come-1st serve, no reservations): 10 (7:15 – 8am), 1-2 thereafter.

  

 

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BACK UP FACILITIES: BOYS 12s - 14s

DELRAY SWIM & TENNIS CLUB (DS, Clay Courts) – (561-243-7058) 2350 Jaeger Drive, Delray Beach, 33444. 1st come, 1st serve (8:45am - 4pm), 5+ courts, check in with pro shop for availability.

DELRAY BEACH TENNIS CENTER (DB) - (561-243-7360) 201 W. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, 33444. Directions: From I-95 Exit Atlantic Ave., head east, Tennis Center will be 1 mile on left. If you have any questions, call the Site Director at 561.330.6003. Practice Courts pre-event, call facility… NO PRACTICE COURTS.

 

PRACTICE FACILITY: BOYS 12s - 14s

BOYNTON BEACH TENNIS CENTER -  (Clay Courts; 10 minutes from Delray Beach): No walk-ins allowed. All players MUST call in for reservations up to 24 hours in advance 561-742-6575. $10+ for Boynton Beach City Limits Residents and $12+ for all other players. 3111 S. Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426. Directions: From I-95 Exit Woolbright. Head West to Congress. Turn left (going South) on Congress. Tennis club on the corner of Congress and SW 30th (on right).

 

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BOYS 16s (50 minutes from the 12 – 14s sites; 10 minutes from the 18s site)

PALM BEACH GARDENS TENNIS CENTER (PBG) – Clay Courts. (561) 630-1180. (5110 117th Court North, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418.
Tournament Office: If you have any questions pre-event call 561.330.6003, during the event call the Site Director at 561.371.2570 (Trish Faulkner).

 

Practice Courts:

• Before the event: Call facility for availability and pricing ($10+pp per hour)
• During event: 1st come-1st serve, no reservations: NO COURTS BEFORE 7:30am… 8 (7:30 – 8:20am), 1-2 thereafter
• Facility Rules: No dogs allowed on-site, no outside food brought in, players may bring water coolers, please physical distance.

 

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BOYS 18s (50 minutes from the 12 – 14s sites; 10 minutes from the 16s 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 @ 561.714-1391 (Jax Kenney).

 

Gate: To enter the community, event guests mention ‘USTA Nationals’ and must show a Driver’s License.

 

Website: https://mirasolcc.com/

 

Stringing: $23+ per racket (with own string)

 

Courts - Match & Practice:

• Before Sat., Aug. 16, 2025: Call 561 776 4949 ext. 200 for practice court reservations- No charge
• No courts before 7:30am... 7:30am – 4pm: Call for availability
• Beginning Sunday Aug. 16, 2025: Cannot reserve courts, they are 1^st come, 1^st serve; upon arrival ask Tournament Desk. NO practice courts before 7:30am...7:30am – 5pm: 2 courts available weather pending

 

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 areas
• Proper tennis shoes for clay courts are required.
• 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.

 

 

AUG. 23 – 25, 2025 (GIRLS 12 – 18S DIVISIONS; CLAY COURTS)

GIRLS 12s (Double check Draw Abbreviations - using multiple sites)

DELRAY SWIM & TENNIS CLUB (DS) – (561-243-7058) 2350 Jaeger Drive, Delray Beach, 33444.
Tournament Office: If you have any questions pre-event call 561.330.6003, during the event call the Site Director at @ 305-588-0564 (Lynn).

 

Directions: I-95 to Linton Blvd, head east 3/4 mile, turn right on SW 10th Ave, go to stop sign & take a left (Lindell), go 2 full blocks to roundabout and go left on Dotterel, go 1 block to Jaeger Drive, make left. Clubhouse on the left

Practice Courts: Pre-event, call facility. During event: 1st come-1st serve, no reservations: NO COURTS BEFORE 8am… then 8-10 courts from (8 – 8:45am), 1-2 thereafter.

 

 

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GIRLS 14s

ONE TENNIS ACADEMY (OT) – 9045 Vista del Lago, Boca Raton, Florida 33428 (561-706-1601).
Tournament Office: If you have any questions pre-event call 561.330.6003, during the event call the Site Director at 561-714-1391 (Jax).

 

Practice Courts: Pre-event, call facility for availability and pricing ($9pp per hour)
During event (1st come-1st serve, no reservations): 10 courts (7:15 – 8am), 1-2 thereafter.

 

 

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BACK UP FACILITIES: GIRLS 12s - 14s

DELRAY BEACH TENNIS CENTER (DB) (561-243-7360) 201 W. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, 33444. Directions: From I-95 Exit Atlantic Ave., head east, Tennis Center will be 1 mile on left. If you have any questions, call the Site Director at 561.330.6003. Practice Courts pre-event, call facility… NO PRACTICE COURTS.

SEVEN BRIDGES TENNIS CENTER (SB).16701 Cabernet Drive, Delray Beach, 33446. Mention ‘ USTA Nationals’ at the security gate.

Directions: I-95 to Atlantic Ave., head west for 6 miles & make a left (south) at Lyons Rd., go 1 mile, community is on the right. Website.

Directions from Boca Raton: Take Clint Moore drive to Lyons Road. Head North on Lyons for approx. 2 miles. Seven Bridges is located on the left. Follow signs to Tennis when you enter the community.

 

 

PRACTICE FACILITY: GIRLS 12s - 14s

BOYNTON BEACH TENNIS CENTER: (Clay Courts; 10 minutes from Delray Beach): No walk-ins allowed. All players MUST call in for reservations up to 24 hours in advance 561-742-6575. $8 for Boynton Beach City Limits Residents and $10+ for all other players. 3111 S. Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426.

Directions: From I-95 Exit Woolbright. Head West to Congress. Turn left (going South) on Congress. Tennis club on the corner of Congress and SW 30th (on right).

 

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GIRLS 16s (45 minutes from the 12 – 14s sites; 10 minutes from 18s site)

PALM BEACH GARDENS TENNIS CENTER (PBG) – Clay Courts. (561) 630-1180. (5110 117th Court North, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418.
Tournament Office: If you have any questions pre-event call 561.330.6003, during the event call the Site Director at 561.371.2570 (Trish Faulkner).

 

Practice Courts:

• Before the event: Call facility for availability and pricing ($10+pp per hour)
• During event: 1st come-1st serve, no reservations: NO COURTS BEFORE 7:30am… 8 (7:30 – 8:20am), 1-2 thereafter

Facility Rules: No dogs allowed on-site, no outside food brought in, players may bring water coolers, please physical distance.

 

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GIRLS 18s (45 minutes from the 12 – 14s sites, 10 minutes from 16s 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 @ 561-714-1391 (Jax Kenney).

 

Gate: To enter the community, event guests mention ‘USTA Nationals’ and must show a Driver’s License.

 

Website: https://mirasolcc.com/

 

Stringing: $23 per racket (with own string)

 

Courts - Match & Practice:

• Before Sat., Aug. 23, 2025: Call 561 776 4949 ext. 200 for practice court reservations- No charge

• No courts before 7:30am... 7:30am – 4pm: Call for availability
• Beginning Sunday Aug. 24, 2025: Cannot reserve courts, they are 1^st come, 1^st serve; upon arrival ask Tournament Desk. NO practice courts before 7:30am...7:30am – 5pm: 2 courts available weather pending

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Hotels & Travel

SPONSORS

 

All participants will receive a special discount to the Delray Beach Open, the world’s only 10-day ATP LEGENDS EVENT & ATP WORLD TOUR EVENT (must be purchased by December 31). Click for schedule.

City of Delray Beach (Host City) is a beach lover’s destination with one of America’s most beautiful seashores and we hope you’ll have some time to take a stroll along the warm surf. We invite you to take a leisurely walk along Atlantic Avenue, enjoy the galleries, boutiques and gourmet restaurants. Click for things to do in Delray Beach

“Baptist Health is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor for the 12th anniversary of the USTA Summer Smash Open… Best of luck to all players competing!”

Baptist Health is the official healthcare partner for the USTA Summer Smash Open and will be providing medical services for our players. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare organization in South Florida, Baptist Health has 12 hospitals, more than 26,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health is ready to stand by you, through all of life’s moments. Tap into healthcare from anywhere with Baptist Health’s PineApp mobile app. OFFICIAL HEALTHCARE SPONSOR

Palm Beach Sports Commission is a private, not-for-profit organization contracted by Palm Beach County to promote and market the County as a sports tourism destination. The Commission brings sporting events and activities to the County, enhances economic impact, stimulates bed tax revenues (with a focus on the off-season), and maximizes utilization of County facilities.

Florida Power & Light Company- As America’s largest electric utility, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) serves more customers and sells more power than any other utility, providing clean and reliable electricity to approximately 5.9 million accounts, or more than 12 million people. The FPL team is committed to powering strong communities, including Delray Beach, making them even better places to live, work and raise a family. FPL is proud to support the Summer Splash Open and wishes the participating athletes the best of luck! FPL appreciates the opportunity to serve its customers and make a difference together. www.FPL.com

One Tennis Academy is located in the heart of Boca Lago Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida. With 14 clay courts and 4 hard courts, turf field, swimming pool, class room and fully equipped dorms we provide our students with all the necessary amenities to succeed on and off the court. Our coaching team has the know-how to work with kids of all levels starting with red dot program and all the way to the Grand Slam level. Come and experience it for yourself! 561.706.1601 (9045 Vista Del Lago, Boca Raton, FL 33428).

Dwight Global Online School — the top online school for student-athletes grades 6-12 — is proud to partner with YellowTennisBall.com Series, host to many of the most prestigious USTA events in the country, to offer qualified student-athletes a flexible, personalized schedule while receiving a world-class private school education.  Dwight Global is the ideal choice for aspiring young tournament players who want to balance their pursuit of excellence on the court and in the classroom. With expert faculty members dedicated to personalizing the Dwight Global experience for every student, athletes are prepared to head straight to the pros or take leadership roles in top college athletic programs. If you have any questions, please call +1-212-724-2420 or email [email protected] and mention YellowTennisBall.com Series for priority admissions assistance.

 

We are very appreciative of all of the above Site Partners, and thank them for their support in hosting this prestigious event.