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

1. Can consistently hit forehands and backhands


2. Working on my serve (still inconsistent)


3. 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! 🎾