State Championship: October 30 – 31, 2026
| Date | Class | Coach Meeting |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30 | 1A & 3A | 8:30 a.m. |
| Oct 30 | 2A & 4A | Noon |
| Oct 31 | 5A & 7A | 8:30 a.m. |
| Oct 31 | 6A & 8A | Noon |
Friday, October 30
1A Championship
TBD vs. TBD
- 8:30 a.m. Coaches Meeting
- 9:00 a.m. Match
3A Championship
TBD vs. TBD
- 8:30 a.m. Coaches Meeting
- 9:00 a.m. Match
2A Championship
TBD vs. TBD
- 12:00 noon Coaches Meeting
- 12:30 p.m. Match
4A Championship
TBD vs. TBD
- 12:00 noon Coaches Meeting
- 12:30 p.m. Match
Saturday, October 31
5A Championship
TBD vs. TBD
- 8:30 a.m. Coaches Meeting
- 9:30 a.m. Match
7A Championship
TBD vs. TBD
- 8:30 a.m. Coaches Meeting
- 9:00 a.m. Match
6A Championship
TBD vs. TBD
- 12:00 noon Coaches Meeting
- 12:30 p.m. Match
8A Championship
TBD vs. TBD
- 12:00 noon Coaches Meeting
- 12:30 p.m. Match
Championship Format
Singles (6 Matches)
- Best two-of-three sets.
- If players split sets, a 10-point tiebreaker (win by 2) will determine the winner.
- A three-minute break is permitted before the tiebreaker; players may not leave the court to confer with coaches.
Doubles (3 Matches)
- Eight-game pro set.
- Played after singles following a 15-minute break.
- If tied at the end of the pro set, a 7-point tiebreaker (win by 2) will determine the winner.
Match Completion
- Once a team earns five points and clinches the match, play is stopped immediately.
- Scores of matches in progress will stand as recorded at the time play is halted.
Coaching
- Coaching is permitted only after odd-numbered games (excluding Game 1).
- Only designated high school coaches may coach (maximum of two coaches).
- Coaches must remain outside the fence and may not enter the court.
- Coaching may occur during the 90-second changeovers and must not interfere with play or distract opponents.
Reporting Scores
Players must report their individual match scores to the tournament director immediately following the conclusion of each match.
Lineups
Lineups are based on each team’s playoff lineup sheet. If a player is unavailable, all players below that position move up one spot. Coaches should meet with the tournament director before the match to exchange official lineups.
MVP Award
The winning coach should submit the name of the State Playoffs/Championship MVP following the match.
Awards Ceremony
Both teams will remain on court for the ceremony. Awards will be presented in the following order:
- Runner-up Sportsmanship Award
- Champion Sportsmanship Award
- Runner-up Medals (13)
- Runner-up Team Plaque
- Championship Medals (13)
- Championship Team Plaque
- Championship Banner
- Championship T-shirts
Additional medals may be ordered through the website if needed.
Coach Meeting times are listed below; play starts 30 minutes after.
State Championship: October 23-24, 2026
2026 Women’s Tennis Individual State Championship Tournament on USTA Serve Tennis
8:30 a.m. Coach Meeting, play starts at 9 a.m.
| Classification | Location |
|---|---|
| 1A & 2A | Cary Tennis Park |
| 3A & 4A | Burlington Tennis Center |
| 5A & 6A | Tennis Complex at Holly Springs |
| 7A & 8A | Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center |


