Join us for the exciting outdoor tournament scheduled for December 27th to December 29th, with matches starting at 9:00 am each day. In the event of larger participant numbers or potential inclement weather, match play may extend into December 30th and 31st, providing flexibility to accommodate all players.

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PARTICIPATING SITES

- LB Houston Tennis Center (LBH) - 11225 Luna Rd, Dallas, TX 75229
- Kiest Tennis Center (KTC) - 2324 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX 75224
- Memorial High School (MHS) - 12300 Frisco St, Frisco, TX 75033
- Lebanon Trail High School (LHS) - 5151 Ohio Dr, Frisco, TX 75035
- John Paul II High School (JP2) - 800 Woodburn Corners, Plano, TX 75075
- Greenhill Tennis Center (GTC) - 4141 Spring Valley Rd, Addison, TX 75001 (enter from Midway & Hornet Rd)
- Huffines Tennis Center (HTC) - 1601 Syracuse Dr, Richardson, TX 75081
- Richardson High School (RHS) - 1271 W Belt Line Rd, Richardson, TX 75080

SCORING FORMAT

Matches are determined by the best 2 out of 3 sets, with a match tiebreak replacing the 3rd set. Singles events feature a first-match loser consolation, while doubles events are single elimination.

TOURNAMENT HOTEL

Stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas Near the Galleria for the exclusive tournament rate of $109/night available through December 11.

Address: 4099 Valley View Ln, Dallas, TX 75244
Contact: 972-419-7650

For any tournament-related inquiries, feel free to reach out to us at tournaments@dta.org.

HISTORY OF THE TOURNAMENT

In 1957, in emulation of the longstanding traditions of the Orange Bowl and Sugar Bowl, Dallas introduced a tennis tournament as part of its "annual New Year's sports festival." The inaugural Cotton Bowl Indoor Tennis Tournament took place at the indoor courts of the Fair Park Recreation Building from December 28 to December 31, 1957, exclusively for junior players. At a nominal entry fee of $2.00 per player per event, the tournament garnered just over 200 enthusiastic participants. This event was proudly sponsored by the Cotton Bowl Council and Dallas Tennis, in collaboration with the Dallas Park and Recreation Department.

To add to the festivities, a lavish buffet and dance were organized for players and their parents on the evening of December 29 at the Dreyfus Club. As the early 1960s dawned, the tournament had grown into the largest indoor junior tournament in the nation. Over time, it expanded to encompass adult divisions and currently stands as an Adult Level 5 Tournament.