In the USTA Texas Section adult, senior, and super senior divisions, the regular format of full two of three sets will be used unless there are any singles draws large enough to require 3 singles matches on one day. Those 3 singles matches should be scheduled on the first day of play with the Round One in singles scheduled as a ten point match tiebreaker in lieu of a final third set (which does not require a two hour rest period to be offered before the next singles match.)
All other Ad/Sr/SS matches will be the full two out of three sets, with a two hour rest period offered for any consecutive singles matches. If both players agree, the 2 hour rest period can be shortened. Doubles matches are not under this two hour recovery requirement, and if a doubles match is played between any two singles matches, the 2 hour rest period is not required to be offered.
Listed below is the Texas Section Recovery Rule as it applies to juniors:
"The USTA has mandated that all full two out of three set singles matches shall offer a minimum rest period of two hours. A minimum rest period of two hours is not required for matches using shortened formats, matches using a 10 point match tiebreaker in lieu of a third set, and all 10 and under tennis formats.
Super Champ Major Zone "B" Draws (Main Draw) and Champ Major Zones (Main Draw) will use a 10 point match tiebreak in lieu of a third set through the quarterfinal round. Semifinals and finals will play a full two out of three set matches.
Junior others: Depending on draw size, the Tournament Director and/or Referee will determine the appropriate match format.
