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WTT JUNIOR NATIONALS
 Many of the nation’s most promising junior tennis players compete in the WTT Junior Nationals. This tournament is a premier national junior invitational event featuring 16 co-ed teams from throughout the U.S. The teams use the WTT format during their three days of non-elimination draw competition. In addition to the competition, players also participate in seminars and a clinic hosted by event host and WTT co-founder Billie Jean King. The 16 teams receive grants of $500 each .
2013 EVENT:
2013 WTT Junior Nationals will be held July 29 - August 1 at the George E. Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, Calif. Registration information will be in the coming weeks.
2012 EVENT:
2012 WTT Junior Nationals was held July 30 - August 2 at the George E. Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, Calif. Southern Hospitality (pictured above) defeated Midwest Cheeseheads 39-33 to win the title in 2012. Click here to read a recap of all the action. For information about Junior Nationals or other Mylan WTT Rec League programs, call 866-PLAY WTT or contact Delaine Mast at dmast@wtt.com.
TEAM SELECTION:
Team members are selected based on their sectional and national rankings, but are NOT eligible if they attained a ranking of 1-150 on the USTA Seed Selection List as of May 15, 2013. The targeted junior players are 14-18 years of age.
FORMAT:
Tournament matches follow the WTT non-elimination draw format. The 16 co-ed teams are divided into 4 groups.
2012 JUNIOR NATIONALS – FINAL STANDINGS
July 30 - August 2, 2012 – George E. Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, Calif.
2012 World TeamTennis Junior Nationals hosted by Billie Jean King - TEAMS
CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: Southern Hospitality def. Midwest Cheeseheads 39-33
3rd place: Texas Team Ryan def. Southwest Sweetness 41-30
5th place: Intermountain Irrationality def. Miami Dream Team 44-39
7th place: Central Coast Crushers def. Smashing Rebels 43-30
9th place: New England Strikers def. Smooth Strokes 40-29
11th place: Bakersfield Ballers def. Sparetime Junior Caps 39-24
13th place: Eastern Way def. Yo...Wassup? 39-35
15th place: Northern Lights def. Hawaii Warriors 43-25
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