The Pro Circuit is the pathway to the US Open and tour-level competition for tennis players. For more than 30 years, the USTA Pro Circuit has brought professional tennis to local communities. USTA Middle States is fortunate to host a variety of these tournaments.

 

The International Tennis Federation (ITF), the governing body for tennis on worldwide basis, introduced an apprentice-level Circuit for men in 1976 and women in 1984.

 

Today, there are more than 375 men's ITF Circuit events and 350 women's ITF Circuit events held annually in 80 different countries around the world, including China, Iran, Kenya and Vietnam.

 

The USTA, the national governing body for tennis in the United States, is one of more than 200 national federations that are members of the ITF. Through the USTA Pro Circuit, which it owns and operates, the USTA stages the largest number of ITF Circuit events in world. Players from more than 50 countries compete in approximately 100 events for $3 million in prize money.

 

 

Pro Circuit Events in Middle States

 

May 14, 2012	Koser Jewelers Pro Circuit Tennis Challenge Women's $10,000	Landisville, PA Hempfield Recreation Center
June 10, 2012	ResortQuest Pro Women's Open Women's $10,000	Bethany Beach, DE Sea Colony Tennis Center
June 30, 2012	PNC Futures of Pittsburgh Men's Futures $10,000	Pittsburgh, PA Mt. Lebanon Tennis Center

There are two types of men's events on the USTA Pro Circuit: Futures and Challengers. Each event has 32 players in the main singles draw and 16 teams competiting in doubles.

 

 

Women's events on the USTA Pro Circuit consist of $10,000, $25,000, $50,000 and $75,000 tournaments. Each event has 32 players in the main singles draw and 16 teams competiting in doubles.

 

For more information about the types of Women's Pro Circuit tournaments, click here.