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Mike Chen
July 8, 2025 at 01:08 PM•
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First Tournament - What Should I Expect?
Hi everyone! 👋
I've been playing tennis for about 8 months now and my coach thinks I'm ready for my first tournament. I'm both excited and terrified!
## My Current Level
Can consistently hit forehands and backhands
Working on my serve (still inconsistent)
Play at about a 3.0 level
## Questions:
What should I bring? Besides rackets and water
How early should I arrive?
What's the typical format? Round robin? Elimination?
Any mental preparation tips?
I've heard tournaments can be quite different from casual play. Any advice from experienced tournament players would be amazing!
Thanks in advance! 🎾
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Sarah Johnson•230 days ago
Great questions! For your first tournament, bring extra grips, towels, and snacks. Arrive 30 minutes early to check in and warm up. Most local tournaments use round robin format for beginners. Good luck! 🎾