NO INDOOR COURTS
Due to the commencement of many indoor winter leagues, no indoor facilities will be available in the event of inclement weather. Modified set formats, i.e. eight game pro-sets, will be instituted in the event that inclement weather causes delays.
DRAW
The draw will be made about two weeks before the tournament. The final dates is TBD. You may obtain the times and places for your first round singles and doubles matches at the registration party on Friday, 18 September 1998. Also, the CCVI Confirmation Letter will provide details on the time and place of your first round singles and doubles matches.
SEEDING
Capital Classic VI will seed players according to the GLTA point system. Final authority to determine seeding rests with the Tournament Direcctor.
SCHEDULE
Play will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The finals of all divisions will be played on Monday.
SCORING
Capital Classic VI will be played according to USTA rules, unless superseded out of necessity by the Tournament Director. Singles and doubles matches will be the best two-out-of-three sets, regular scoring, with 12-point tie breaks at six games all. In case of rain, matches may be abbreviated and moved indoors.
CONSOLATION MATCHES
Consolation round matches, except for consolation finals, will be eight-game pro sets with 12-point tie breaks played at seven games all. Consolation finals will be the best two-out-of-three sets, regular scoring, with 12-point tie breaks at six games all.
DEFAULTS
It is your responsibility to know when your match begins.
Defaults will be called 15 minutes after the scheduled time of play. Players not arriving within this 15-minute period, even if a court is not available for their match, will be defaulted. No exceptions!
The player who is available for the match will be informed that they have received a default. The player will not be asked if they want to accept the default nor will a request to play the match be granted.
