Prize Money Singles Championships

📍 Venue
Newton South High School
140 Brandeis Rd, Newton, MA 02459

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NO REFUNDS AFTER AUGUST 8, 2025
 

🗓️ Schedule Highlights

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Qualifier Play: 10:00 AM, Friday, August 15
Round of 32: 2:30 PM, Friday, August 15
Round of 16: 8:30 AM Saturday, August 16
Quarterfinals: 2:30 PM, Saturday, August 16 
Semi-finals: 10 AM, Sunday, August 17 
Finals: 2 PM, Sunday, August 17

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In case of rain, semi-finals and finals will move to Longfellow Wellesley Club.

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Consolation Schedule: TBD

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Draws Posted - See above

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💰 Prize Money (Guaranteed)

Champion: $1,500

Runner-up: $500

Semi-finalists: $250 each

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🎟️ Tournament Format

Anticipated 32-player draw

Acceptance based on UTR rating of 8.5+ (Men & Women eligible)

Qualifying round (Friday, Aug. 15) for 16 players competing for 8 spots

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UPDATE:  Match Formats

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Formats vary by stage:

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Qualifier Rounds
- 8-game pro set
- No-Ad scoring
- 7-point tiebreaker at 7–7

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Main Draw – Round of 32
- Best 2 out of 3 sets
- No-Ad scoring
- 6-game sets with a 7-point tiebreaker at 6–6
- 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a third set

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Main Draw – All Other Rounds (including Consolation)
- Best of two regular (ad) sets
- 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a third set

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Match Guarantee
Every player is guaranteed at least two matches

through main draw and consolation play

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Tournament director may limit entry by age (14+) or rating (UTR 8.5+) to optimize draw

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Surface & Balls:

Hard courts | Wilson US Open Championship Balls

🌀 Rain Policy
If the tournament is canceled due to weather, entry fees may be applied to:

2026 Garden City Singles Championships, or

2025 Garden City Doubles Championships (Sept. 6–7)

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🤝 Hosted By

Newton Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture
& The Friends of Newton Tennis, Inc.

💵 Player Fee: $100

Tax-deductible donation supporting:

Restoration and maintenance of public tennis courts

Installation of new multi-purpose practice backboards

Inclusive programming for all ages and skill levels

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💸 Scholarships
Entry fee scholarships are available for juniors and college players.

To apply, email us with a brief explanation of your situation. All requests are confidential and reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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📏 Rules & Player Conduct
Draws may be adjusted at director discretion based on UTR

Players must uphold sportsmanship, ethical line calls, and mutual respect

Violations may result in removal

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📲 Stay Connected
Instagram: @gardencitytenniseries

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📸 Media Notice
By participating, players consent to photography and promotional use.

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👥 Tournament Director 
Tom Friedman
📧 info@gardencitytennisseries.com | 📞 617-259-0989

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🏆 2024 Results

Main Draw

Champion: Alex Baez

Finalist: Sam Feldman

Semi-finalists: Tim Fayed, Chakor Rajendra

Consolation Draw

Winner: Thomas Jani

Finalist: John Pope

Semi-finalists: Alastair Chapman, Sam Yoon

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🎖️ 2025 Sponsors
Trio Development
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New England Tennis & Education Foundation
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Village Bank
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