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USTA Cancels National Junior Events, Adult Category 1 Events

USTA Statement on Event Cancellations: Due to the situation surrounding COVID-19, the USTA has canceled all National junior events through Oct. 12, as well as all adult Category 1 events, comprising the Adult, Open, Family, and Age divisions, through the end of 2020.

The decision to cancel was made to ensure the health and safety of all those involved as the interstate travel required for these tournaments carries an increased risk. In addition, the different regulations, restrictions and quarantine periods, dependent upon the localities involved, both at the site of the event and in the participants’ home states were considered.

The safety of the actual tennis being played did not factor into the decision to cancel the events. In order to encourage local play opportunities that do not require extensive travel, junior and adult players will now be able to earn national rankings points at select Section-level events.

Please visit the USTA website to see a complete list of the canceled events. Players are encouraged to contact their Sections to find more information on how these changes will impact local events.

Posted on August 18, 2020
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