What if my child has to withdraw or can't make a match?

Q: What if my child has to withdraw or can't make a match?

After entries close, a player may withdraw only for illness, injury, a personal circumstance, or a previously authorized entry into another tournament (USTA Reg. IV.C.16): Notify the Tournament Committee or Referee immediately, by phone, electronic message or in person. For injury or illness, give the Referee written verification from a medical professional by the last scheduled day of the tournament. For a personal circumstance, give the Referee a written description by the same deadline; the Referee decides whether it qualifies. Withdrawing for another reason after the draw, without being replaced, is recorded as a default. Suspension points (Table 17): Situation Points Withdrawal after entries close for a non-approved reason 4 No-show default 5 Default for late arrival 1 10 points within 12 months brings a 3-month suspension (Reg. IV.F). A player must also not enter a tournament they know they can't finish (Reg. IV.C.14).

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After entries close, a player may withdraw only for illness, injury, a personal circumstance, or a previously authorized entry into another tournament (USTA Reg. IV.C.16):

Notify the Tournament Committee or Referee immediately, by phone, electronic message or in person.
For injury or illness, give the Referee written verification from a medical professional by the last scheduled day of the tournament.
For a personal circumstance, give the Referee a written description by the same deadline; the Referee decides whether it qualifies.

Withdrawing for another reason after the draw, without being replaced, is recorded as a default. Suspension points (Table 17):

Situation	Points
Withdrawal after entries close for a non-approved reason	4
No-show default	5
Default for late arrival	1

10 points within 12 months brings a 3-month suspension (Reg. IV.F). A player must also not enter a tournament they know they can't finish (Reg. IV.C.14).