Tournament Format:

The 8th Balraj Gupta Memorial Seniors Tennis Tournament will follow a knockout format, ensuring high-stakes matches from the very first round. The tournament will take place on 22nd - 23rd February 2025 at Tejli Sports Complex, Yamuna Nagar, organized by the Jagadhri Yamunanagar Tennis Association (JYTA).

Event Categories:

• - Men’s Doubles:

  • * Age categories: 75+, 90+, 105+, and 120+ (Combined Age).

  • * Minimum age: 35 years.

• - Women’s Doubles:

  • * Age category: 30+

  • * Minimum age: 30 years.

Match Format & Rules:

• - Each player can participate in any two events.

• - First Round to Quarterfinals: Best of 11 games with 3-point deuce & 5/5 tie-break.

• - Semifinals: Best of 13 games with 3-point deuce & 6/6 tie-break.

• - Finals: Best of 15 games with 3-point deuce & 7/7 tie-break.

• - Walkover Rule: If a player fails to report within 15 minutes, a walkover will be given to the opponent.

• - Women’s Doubles: Will only take place if there are a minimum of 6 entries.

• - Coach Pairing Rule: Two coaches cannot partner together. Also, a coach cannot pair with any Indian Top 10 ITF Player.

Entry Fees:

• - Men’s Doubles: ₹4000 per pair

  • - Women’s Doubles: ₹3000 per pair

  • - Entries & Payment: Online registration only via www.jyta.in (No on-spot registration).

  • - Deadline: Last date for entries is 15th February 2025, 2:00 PM.

Prize Money & Awards:

• - Men’s Doubles:

  • * Winner: ₹21,000 per pair

  • * Runner-up: ₹11,000 per pair

  • * Semi-finalists: ₹5,000 per pair

• - Women’s Doubles:

  • * Winner: ₹11,000 per pair

  • * Runner-up: ₹7,500 per pair

  • * Semi-finalists: ₹3,000 per pair

• Trophies & Welcome Kit: Winners and runners-up will receive a cash prize and a trophy. Players who submit entries before 15th February will receive a welcome kit.

Facilities Provided:

• - Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and high tea on both days.

• - Beverages: Water, lemonade, tea, coffee, and fruits for players.

• - Gala Dinner: To celebrate sportsmanship on 22nd February (Saturday).

• - Accommodation: Outstation players will receive accommodation for 22nd February only. All players must check out on 23rd February morning.

• - Additional Night Stay (21st February): Available for players traveling more than 250 km.

• - Match Officials: Ball boys & chair umpires on each court.

Tournament Committee:

• - President: Kapil Gupta

• - Tournament Director: Gaurav Oberoi (+91 9355338016)

• - Tournament Co-Director: Ashish Garg (+91 9896031944)

• - Sr. Vice President: Vibhor Pahuja (+91 94160-21392)

• - Chief Referee: Rahul Vig (+91 9992600212)

• - Tournament Secretary: Sumeet Gupta (+91 9812201605)

• - General Secretary: Varun Garg (+91 9729802938)

• - Hospitality Incharge: Jagmeet Singh (+91 9467688888)

Dispute Resolution:

All disputes will be resolved by the JYTA Tournament Committee, and their decision will be final and binding.

Tournament Cleanliness Guidelines:

JYTA encourages a clean playing environment and requests all participants to maintain cleanliness and dispose of waste responsibly.