Naples, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/23/2016 -- On Saturday, August 27th, The Club at Mediterra will host their Third Annual 1-Day Singles Tiebreak Tournament, presented by London Bay Homes. Three weeks later, on Saturday, September 17th they will host the First-Ever USTA Tiebreak Tournament for juniors. Mediterra hosted the first-ever, USTA Sanctioned Tiebreak Tournament 3 years ago and since then, these compressed tournaments have exploded in popularity. "It's no surprise considering the modern, busy schedule. Many people don't want to spend 3 days, their entire weekend, and a lot of waiting around to play a tournament. I want my fitness, my tennis, my entertainment; and I want it now," says Mediterra's USPTA Director of Tennis, Mike Baldwin. Baldwin served on the USTA Adult Competition Committee that introduced "Alternative Format" initiative.

The Tiebreak Tournament has a draw like any other tournament, but rather than best of 3 sets, each match is best of 3 Tiebreaks. For example, a match score might be 10-7, 8-10, 11-9. That's a total of 55 points; comparable to playing a standard set. A consolation draw ensures everyone gets a minimum of two matches.

An added benefit of these half-day events is the reduced expense: players don't need to stay in a hotel or drive extreme distances. Plus, playing two singles matches per day in the Florida heat and humidity is not physically feasible.

Thanks to London Bay Homes' generous support, prize money will be awarded to the top finishers in the Open Division, which last year featured many of the area's top teaching professionals and collegiate players. In addition to the Open divisions there are NTRP divisions for every level.

To learn more and to register, visit the USTA's Tennislink website and use the tournament search to locate "Mediterra" and select the Non-Sanctioned Event. You can also call the Sports Club at Mediterra 239-254-3037.

About The Club at Mediterra
The Club at Mediterra is a 5-star, private, member-owned Country Club Community in Naples, Florida. The 1,697-acre gated community was designed with the intimacy, charm, and classical style of the Mediterranean region of Europe. It is the world's first golf course to be recognized as an Audubon Silver Sanctuary, and it has been named as one of America's Healthiest Clubs. Members and guests can enjoy two restaurants, a lounge, a Sports Club, and a Wellness Center. Since 2014, it has been recognized at the "Best Place to Retire" in Florida, and the 10th best in the world. Most recently, The Club was certified "Green" by the Green Restaurant Association, making it the first private residential club to be given this honor.

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