2019 USTA BOYS’ 14 NATIONAL CLAY COURT TENNISTENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPSCHAMPIONSHIPS Jimmy Evert Tennis Center Fort Lauderdale, Florida GREETINGS FROM THE TENNIS CENTER DEAR PLAYERS, PARENTS AND GUESTS Welcome to the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center (JETC) and the 2019 USTA National Boys’ 14 Clay Court Championships. We are honored to have you play here as our guests and are excited that you have been selected for this tournament. As a participant in the National Boys’ 14 Championships, you are joining a rich legacy of the countless world and national champions who have played in this event and at the JETC. As a renowned tennis center, this is much more than the home of Chris Evert. Distinguished players who have developed their game on our courts include: Brian Gottfried, Harold Solomon, Jennifer Capriati and Jeanne Evert, to name a few. The Center is also home to back-to-back Little Mo International Grand Slam Champion, Akasha Urhobo. This is truly a time of celebration for you and your families as you compete in one of the most esteemed tennis tournaments of your age group. Past notable participants of the Boys’ 14 tournament include: Jim Courier, Andy Roddick, Vince Spadea, MaliVai Washington, Jan-Michael Gambill, Greg Rusedski, Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan. Throughout this competition you will have the opportunity to prove your ability, attitude and most of all, your heart. Strive to become the best you can be. Be a role model to those who will follow in your footsteps. Remember to play hard and play fair. Although only one of you will win, all of you can have an exciting and rewarding experience. Our staff is here to help you and make your stay enjoyable. They have put together a comprehensive schedule to ensure a memorable time on and off the courts. Be sure to participate in some of the fun activities available to you throughout the week. We wish every player the best of luck and congratulate the parents and families of these fine athletes. Play well and most of all, have fun! Respectfully, Sean Rogers Tom Krukiel Director of Tennis Tournament Director 2 2019 USTA Boys’ 14 National Clay Court Championships 2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS* Sunday, July 14 12:45 - 4:45 PM Players registration 12:45 PM - 4:45 PM Vendor Showcase 4:45 PM Doubles sign-up closes 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Mandatory meeting in Holiday Park gymnasium 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM Player dinner, sponsored by Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Monday, July 15 8:00 AM Singles play begins. Doubles to follow. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Vendor Showcase Tuesday, July 16 8:00 AM Play continues 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Vendor Showcase 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Player Luncheon 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Ice-Cream bar by Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Wednesday, July 17 8:00 AM Play continues 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Vendor Showcase 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Game Day! *Skills Competition *Video Game Truck Thursday, July 18 8:00 AM Play continues Friday, July 19 8:00 AM Play continues Saturday, July 20 8:00 AM Play continues 7:00 PM Bank of America Starlight Musicals at Holiday Park Soccer Field Sunday, July 21 8:00 AM Main Draw Singles Semifinals FIC Draw Singles Quarterfinals & Semifinals FIC Bronze Draw Finals Doubles Main Draw 3/4 Playoff Doubles Main Draw Finals Doubles FMLC Draw Finals 8:00 AM Singles Main Draw Finals & 3/4 Playoff Singles FIC Draw Finals Practice courts are available from 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Please ask the desk about availability at other times. *Adjustments may be made to this schedule as needed. City of Fort Lauderdale | Jimmy Evert Tennis Center 3 PROUD SPONSOR OF THE USTA NatIONAL BOYS’ 14 ClAY COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS www.ruthschris.com USTA NATIONAL BOYS’ 14 CLAY COURT CHAMPIONS 1991 SINGLES: Ryan Wolters | DOUBLES: Bob Bryan, Mike Bryan 1992 SINGLES: Geoff Abrams | DOUBLES: Bob Bryan, Mike Bryan 1993 SINGLES: Mario Toledo | DOUBLES: Michael Lang, Nathan Overholser 1994 SINGLES: Bruce Haddad | DOUBLES: David Martin, Brian Barki 1995 SINGLES: Steve Berke | DOUBLES: Scott Lipsky, Jeremy Wurtzman 1996 SINGLES: Chris Martin | DOUBLES: Chris Martin, Andy Roddick 1997 SINGLES: Ytai Abougzir | DOUBLES: Vai Banada, R.J. Murray 1998 SINGLES: Rajeev Ram | DOUBLES: Derrick Bauer, Aaron Yovan 1999 SINGLES: Chris Kwon | DOUBLES: Sukhwa Young, Josh Cohen 2000 SINGLES: Brendan Evans | DOUBLES: Brendan Evans, Phillip Simmonds 2001 SINGLES: Nate Nelms | DOUBLES: Brian Hartness, Andrew Orban 2002 SINGLES: Jesse Levine | DOUBLES: Bijan Moallemi, Nathaniel Schnugg 2003 SINGLES: Clint Bowles | DOUBLES: Jeff Dadamo, Wil Spencer 2004 SINGLES: Drew Daniels | DOUBLES: Brennan Boyajian, Zach Hunter City of Fort Lauderdale | Jimmy Evert Tennis Center 5 USTA NATIONAL BOYS’ 14 CLAY COURT CHAMPIONS 2005 SINGLES: J. T. Sundling | DOUBLES: Blake Davis, Ryan Harrison 2006 SINGLES: Denis Kvdla | DOUBLES: Denis Kvdla, Junior Ore 2007 SINGLES: Mitchell Frank | DOUBLES: Mika Decoster, Jack Sock 2008 SINGLES: Alexios Halebian | DOUBLES: Austin Smith, Trey Strobel 2009 SINGLES: Roy Lederman | DOUBLES: Roy Lederman, Ryan Smith 2010 SINGLES: Daniel Kerznerman | DOUBLES: Taiyo Tamanaka, Aron Hiltzik 2011 SINGLES: Reilly Opelka | DOUBLES: Jake Devine, Nathow Ponwith 2012 SINGLES: Evan Zhu | DOUBLES: Taylor Fritz, Billy Rowe 2013 SINGLES: Noah Makarome | DOUBLES: Conrad Russell, Ivan Thamma 2014 SINGLES: Keenan Mayo | DOUBLES: Brandon Nakashima, Andrew Ton 2015 SINGLES: William Grant | DOUBLES: Garrett Johns, Scott Sculley 2016 SINGLES: Zane Khan | DOUBLES: Faris Khan, Zane Khan 2017 SINGLES: Saud Alhogbani | DOUBLES: Saud Alhogbani, Nishesh Basavareddy 2018 SINGLES: Nicholas Heng | DOUBLES: Lucas Brown, Aiden Kim 6 2019 USTA Boys’ 14 National Clay Court Championships PROUD SPONSOR OF THE USTA National Boys’ 14 Clay COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS WWW.TENNISPLAZA.COM PROUD SPONSOR OF THE USTA National PROUD SPONSOR OF THE Boys’ 14 USTA National Clay COURT Boys’ 14 Clay COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS WWW.EVErtaCADEMY.COM JUSTINEYOUNGLESON.COM PROUD SPONSOR OF THE USTA NatIONAL BOYS’ 14 CLAY COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS The Lauderdale Tennis Club would like to welcome players to Fort Lauderdale Lauderdale Tennis Club offers a variety of lessons, social and competitive tennis programs designed to challenge all age and ability levels • Member programs • Special events • Private lessons and clinics from our • Tiki Bar world class professionals • Brand new fitness center offering 600 Tennis Club Drive training programs & fitness services Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 • Junior program Ph: 954-763-8657 • Summer camp www.lauderdaletennisclub.com • Guaranteed matchmaking DESIGN CONSTRUCTION REFURBISHMENT REPAIR MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 1400 NW 13th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (800) 247-3907 Fax (954) 978-8479 PROUD SPONSOR OF THE USTA NatIONAL BOYS’ 14 ClAY COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS diademsports.com PROUD SPONSOR OF THE USTA NatIONAL BOYS’ 14 CLAY COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS WWW.WILSON.COM PROUD SPONSOR OF THE USTA NatIONAL BOYS’ 14 CLAY COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS WWW.adidas.COM PROUD SPONSOR OF THE USTA NatIONAL BOYS’ 14 CLAY COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS thelinkhotelonsunrise.com CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE TENNIS COURTS Bass Park Jimmy Evert Tennis Center 2750 NW 19th Street 1300 E .Sunrise Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (954)-828-8498 (954) 828-5378 Bayview Park Joseph C. Carter Park 4400 Bayview Drive 1450 W Sunrise Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 (954) 828-PARK (7275) (954) 828-5411 Charles B. Benneson Park Osswald Park 1400 SW 33rd Terrace 2220 NW 21st Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 (954) 828-PARK (7275) (954) 497-1636 Florence C. Hardy Park Riverside Park 25 SW 9th Street 555 SW 11th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (954) 828-PARK (7275) (954) 468-1553 George English Tennis Center 1101 Bayview Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (954) 828-4620 14 2019 USTA Boys’ 14 National Clay Court Championships THANK YOU! A special thanks to all of our volunteers and City staff that have donated their time and to ensure the success of the 2019 USTA Boys’ 14 National Clay Court Championships. A special thanks to all of our corporate partners that have donated their time and products to ensure the success of the 2019 USTA Boys’ 14 National Clay Court Championships. Adidas All About Stretching, LLC Archem International/Hydration Depot DIADEM Dr. Jorge Valverde Evert Tennis Academy Florida Sports Foundation Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Hampton Inn Downtown Fort Lauderdale Lauderdale Tennis Club Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Tennis Plaza The Link Hotel on Sunrise Wilson Sporting Goods 10-S/Fast Dry Companies City of Fort Lauderdale | Jimmy Evert Tennis Center 15 FORT LAUDERDALE CITY COMMISSION Dean J. Trantalis Mayor Robert L. McKinzie Vice Mayor, District III Heather Moraitis Commissioner, District I Steven Glassman Commissioner, District II Ben Sorensen Commissioner, District IV Chris Lagerbloom City Manager.