Tournament Details

Date: 5 – 7 October – Labor Day Long Weekend

Surface: The Championships will be held on Hardcourt

Venue: Memorial Drive Tennis Club,

War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide, South Australia

Entry Fees:

Singles

$60 (Open, Tier 2)

Doubles

$30 Doubles pp (Open, Tier 2 and Mixed Doubles)

Open

Men’s and Women’s singles, Doubles Men’s and Women’s

UTR Guide 7+ (Men’s)
UTR Guide 5+ (Women’s)

Tier 2

Men’s and Women’s singles, Doubles Men’s and Women’s

UTR Guide 7 – (Men’s)
UTR Guide 5 – (Women’s)

Social

Monday Social Hit.

To be confirmed and subject to availability.

Prizes

The 2024 Open will have prize money for the Open Men’s and Women’s Singles draw

$ First Place Open Singles (Men’s and Women’s)

$1,000

$ Runner-up Open Singles (Men’s and Women’s)

$500

 Other prizes – All other divisions, prizes will

consist of trophies and prizes from our sponsors

Player Experience

The player experience is our top priority, which is why we’ve ensured that the tournament includes not only professional officials throughout the weekend but also dedicated physiotherapists.

The physios will be available to assist with pre-match preparations, provide post-match treatments, and ensure that players are well looked after during their matches.

This comprehensive support is designed to help players maintain their peak performance and enhance their overall tournament experience.

Rules of Play

Singles:

Format of singles matches, 2 tiebreak sets with a 10 point match tiebreak

Doubles:

Format of doubles matches, 2 tiebreak sets with 10 point match tiebreak, and no ad scoring

The competition will be conducted in accordance with the Tennis Australia competitive play

Additional Information

Medals and prizes will be awarded to winners of competitions played

Officials will be provided by Tennis SA

Playing surface is hardcourt

For full tournament information on the Championships, please read through the tournament factsheet

Make sure you have a UTR – More info

Head Official Ball

We’re pleased to announce that the official ball for the Memorial Drive Tennis Club Open Championships is the Head Tour XT.

This ITF-approved ball is specifically designed for professional tournament play, offering superior durability, consistent performance, and excellent control. The ball features an enhanced felt and rubber core that contributes to its reliable bounce and feel, making it ideal for high-level competition.

We strongly recommend that players practice with the Head Tour XT ball before the championships to become fully accustomed to its characteristics, ensuring they can perform at their best when it matters most.

Highlights from last year’s tournament

Here are some highlights from last year’s Memorial Drive Open Championships! It was a fantastic community tournament that brought together players, fans, and the local community for a weekend of exciting matches and fun.