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$100k Comerica Bank Challenger at Seascape
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The Pro circuit is the pathway to the US Open and tour-level competition for aspiring tennis players and a frequent battleground for established professionals. For over 30 years the USTA Pro Circuit has brought professional tennis to local communities. The USTA Northern California section is fortunate to host six Pro Circuit tournaments in 2011. Enjoy top level tennis up close and personal in friendly, intimate, Northern California settings. These weeklong tournaments not only provide exciting tennis for spectators but they also offer fun community events like pro-ams, charity events, luncheons, clinics and kids days.
About the USTA Pro Circuit
The International Tennis Federation (ITF), the governing body for tennis on a worldwide basis, introduced an apprentice-level Circuit for men in 1976 and for women in 1984 in an ongoing effort to provide young players with an avenue to the international game.
Today, there are more than 375 men's ITF Circuit events and 350 women's ITF Circuit events held annually in 80 different countries around the globe, including China, Iran, Kenya, Lebanon, Liechtenstein and Vietnam.
The USTA, the national governing body for tennis in the United States, is one of more than 200 national federations that are members of the ITF. Through the USTA Pro Circuit, which it owns and operates, the USTA stages the largest number of ITF Circuit events in the world. This year, players from more than 50 countries will be competing in 96 USTA Pro Circuit events for $3 million in prize money.
USTA Men's Circuit
There are two types of men's events on the USTA Pro Circuit: Futures and Challengers. Each event has 32 players in the main singles draw and 16 teams competing in doubles.
USTA Women's Circuit
Women's events on the USTA Pro Circuit consist of $10,000, $25,000, $50,000 and $75,000 tournaments. Each event has 32 players in the main singles draw and 16 teams competing in doubles. The $10,000 tournaments are entry-level events and give young players the opportunity to earn their first ranking points. The women who compete in them are usually juniors and college players, and players who may be as high as No. 250 to 300 in the WTA Tour rankings.
| June 6, 2011 |
Park Terrace Pro Tennis
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Sacramento |
Fact Sheet |
| June 13, 2011 |
Balbutin's Chico Pharmacy Tennis Classic
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Chico |
Fact Sheet |
| July 11, 2011 |
Comerica Bank Tennis Classic
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Aptos |
Fact Sheet |
| September 12, 2011 |
Women's $25,000 Tournament |
Redding |
Fact Sheet |
| October 3, 2011 |
Men's $100,000 Challenger |
Sacramento |
Fact Sheet |
| October 10, 2011 |
Men's $100,000 Challenger |
Tiburon |
Fact Sheet |
Futures tournaments often hold wildcard events, during the 2-3 days leading into the tournament. Wildcard tournaments are open to anyone who feels they have the game to compete, including juniors. See each tournament's website or Fact Sheet as they become vailable for specific information and entry process.
Download the 2011National Pro Circuit schedules including those tournaments held in Northern California.