Events / The Amateur Open Nationals

The Amateur Open Nationals

Sat, Dec 5 – Sun, Dec 6, 2026Match Point · columbus, OH

APA tourTournament2.5–5.0
When
Sat, Dec 5 – Sun, Dec 6, 2026
Where
Match Point350 McCormick Blvd., Columbus, OH 43213
Skill
2.5–5.0
Formats
Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Singles
Fees
Early Bird $75 for first event, $55 for second, and $25 for a third (please email to request a third event promo code).
Registration closes
Complete schedule/draw will be released the Wednesday prior to the start of the event with registration closing on that Tuesday.
Courts
Indoor

How it runs

  • This event is open to all skill levels as we will set matches based on skill level, then age.
  • Select the appropriate Skill Rating during registration so we can match play accordingly.
  • Exact format is dictated by attendance with expectations having Round-Robin match play followed by bracket play for all participants.
  • Championship brackets will include awards for participants finishing 1st-3rd within their division.
  • No partner? Please indicate “need” for your preferred partner during the registration process and we will make every attempt to find a partner for you.
  • Complete schedule/draw will be released the Wednesday prior to the start of the event with registration closing on that Tuesday.

Schedule

formatting will typically have Doubles (8am+) on Saturday, Mixed Doubles (8am+) on Sunday, Singles will take place on one of the two days in the afternoon.

Format

there is a 6 game guarantee in place; single game round-robin matches played to 11, win by 2, for doubles; singles matches will include rally scoring to 21, win by 2.

Divisions

the merging of divisions is at the sole discretion of the event director with a focus on skill level first and then divisions by age.

Policies

All participants must wear court approved shoes. There are no refunds once registration has been submitted. Please review the terms & conditions link to view available credit policies. This is an indoor event.

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