The Champaign-Urbana men’s singles tennis league is back for a second season with expanded player opportunities and new divisions forming. New leagues for women and high school players are forming soon.
CHAMPAIGN - The Champaign Men’s 3.5 and 4.0 Singles Tennis League is back for its second season, bringing more matches, more players, and new opportunities for local competition. With 11 participants already registered, the league is accepting additional sign-ups through June 20, giving players across the area a chance to join the growing community. The summer-long league, part of the USTA Mid-South District, runs through August 31 and offers flexible scheduling for adult men looking to compete in outdoor singles play. Participants coordinate directly with their opponents to set match dates, times, and locations, with results contributing to each player's World Tennis Number (WTN).
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In addition to being a great way to stay active and have fun, playing competitive league matches against a variety of players help sharpen your technique, strategy, and overall game.
All matches follow a best-of-three set format with a third-set tiebreak. Players may opt for short sets or no-ad scoring by mutual agreement. As in the inaugural season, each player brings a new can of tennis balls to each match, and the winner keeps the unopened can unless an alternative is agreed upon. This season also introduces added incentives and events. The top two players from each league in each participating city will qualify for the District Championship, to be held in September at a location yet to be announced. The season will conclude with a complimentary end-of-season party featuring food and games for all league members. Looking ahead, league coordinator Bret Schrama is collecting names for two new leagues expected to launch soon—a women’s singles league and a high school league for boys and girls ages 14 to 18. These additions aim to expand playing opportunities and increase access to competitive tennis throughout the Champaign-Urbana area. The cost to participate in the men’s league is $26 per season. With no court fees and a community-driven approach, the league remains focused on affordability, flexibility, and local engagement. Interested in playing competitive tennis summer? For more information or to register, contact USTA Illinois Tennis Service Representative Bret Schrama at (317) 333-3559 or by email at bret@midwest.usta.com
