$700 Garden City Women's Doubles Open
📍 Sunday, September 7, 2025
(Register by Thursday, September 4)
📍 Newton South High School – Newton, MA
🎾 Level of Play
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USTA 4.5 to 5.5 (UTR 6.0 – 10)
💵 Prize Money
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$500 – Winning Team
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$200 – Finalist Team
📖 Tournament Format
This event blends rising juniors, top rec league players, and college-level competitors in a progressive draw:
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Lower-rated players start off facing each other
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Winners advance to face stronger opponents entering later
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Like climbing a ladder—the better you do, the tougher the competition
✅ Balanced matches early on
✅ A chance to earn your way up
✅ Exciting play from start to finish
📝 Scoring System
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8-game pro set
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No-Ad scoring
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7-point match tiebreak at 7–7
Surface: Hard Court
Official Ball: Wilson US Open Championship
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Draws Published: Friday, September 5 at 5:00 PM
Rain Date: TBD
Consolation Draw: Guaranteed for all first-round non-advancing teams
🏆 Awards
The winning team will receive the June Ferestien Cup, honoring June Ferestien—former Top 100 WITA professional and Newton’s most accomplished tennis player.
This distinguished prize celebrates excellence on court and Ferestien’s lasting impact on women’s tennis and the Newton sports community.
💳 Entry Fee – $100 per player
Tax-deductible donation supporting:
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Public court restoration & maintenance
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New multi-purpose practice backboards
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Inclusive programming for players of all ages and skill levels
🎓 Scholarships Available
High school & college-aged players may request scholarship entry if cost is a barrier.
No refunds after 11:30 PM Sunday, August 31
🧭 Code of Conduct
Garden City events are founded on integrity, sportsmanship, and respect.
Players are expected to:
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Compete fairly and make ethical calls
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Show dignity and respect regardless of outcome
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Note: Violations may result in immediate disqualification
📸 Media & Social
Follow Instagram updates: @gardencitytennisseries
By registering, players consent to photos/videos being used for promotional purposes.
📬 Tournament Director
Tom Friedman
📧 info@gardencitytennisseries.com
📞 (617) 259-0989
🤝 2025 Sponsors
Presented with generous support from:
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Trio Development
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Boston Ski & Tennis
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Boston Motorsports – Maserati / Alfa Romeo
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Engel & Völkers Real Estate
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New England Tennis & Education Foundation
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PerformanceXTRA
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StretchMed
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Sweathouz
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Village Bank
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Wegmans
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Wilson Sporting Goods