Who won Kalamazoo 2021?
Svajda
Svajda defended his title from 2019 in Kalamazoo, Mich., (the event was not held in 2020) defeating University of Florida rising sophomore Ben Shelton (18; Gainesville, Fla.), 6-1, 6-4, 6-1, to become the first player to win back-to-back boys’ 18s singles titles since Jack Sock did so in 2010 and 2011.
Who won Kalamazoo Boys 18?
Svajda won the 18U national championship as a 16-year-old in 2019, but missed his opportunity to defend in 2020 due to the tournament’s cancellation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who won Kalamazoo tennis?
After capturing a USTA Boys national championship as a 16-year-old in 2019, Svajda defeated Ben Shelton in straight sets Sunday at Kalamazoo College’s Stowe Stadium to become the first player to win the 18-and-under division of America’s premier junior tennis tournament in back-to-back appearances since Jack Sock in …
What is a Level 5 USTA tournament?
LEVEL 5 TOURNAMENTS (OPEN) This type of tournament is for players who have experience in regular junior tournament competition but lacking National junior tournament experience. They may choose to play in a Level 5 tournament in an older age division provided they are not ranked in the top 50 of that division.
What’s a 4.0 tennis player?
4.0. Intermediate-Advanced Player: Has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success. May be starting to master the use of power and spins (though tends to over-hit difficult shots).
What is a 5.0 tennis player?
A person with a 5.0 tennis rating has learned good shot anticipation and can consistently hit different strokes with depth and control. At this level the person can also hit winners and force errors by the opponent.
Are there any USTA tournaments in 2021?
2021 USTA Unified Tournament Structures New simplified, nationwide USTA Tournaments structures took effect in January 2021! It is our commitment to provide you with more clarity and more opportunities to play in USTA Junior, Adult and Wheelchair events – regardless of where across the country you choose to play.
What is a USTA gold ball?
(914) 696-7029 (Fax) YEARBOOK DESCRIPTION. Established in 2002, the Gold Slam Award recognizes adult and senior competitive players who have won all of the national championships played in the same division throughout the year.
What is a 3.5 USTA rating?
3.5 This player has achieved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth, variety and the ability to alter distance of shots. The effective use of lobs, overheads, approach shots, and volleys is limited.