Alton Blakley Lake Cumberland Open 2024 Draws are Now Released
The 2024 CKTS season continues this weekend (August 3-4) in Somerset, Kentucky with the annual Alton Blakley Lake Cumberland Open. This is the 5th stop on the 2024 Central Kentucky Tennis Series Tour after a truimphant return to Danville just two weeks ago. We are excited to have nearly 130 participants competing in our event this weekend.
The draws for 2024 Alton Blakley Lake Cumberland Open are now published with a link to the draws here on our website. Matches will be held at Southwestern High School, Somerset High School, and Pulaski County High School courts. As always, maps are available for each location on this tournament’s page. Players will report directly to their play site listed on the draws. ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN (aka “Fast Time”).
We would like to welcome new Tournament Director Allison Sobieck, who is the coach of the Somerset Christian School tennis teams. With the help of the volunteers at the Lake Cumberland Tennis Association, she is working very hard to make sure that this event is a good experience for all. During select finals matches there will also be ball crews!
Players should report directly to their play site listed on the draws at least 20 minutes early. [AGAIN, ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME.] However, the tournament shirts are all to be picked up at the Southwestern site. Ice and water will be available, or bring your own drinks to stay hydrated. Weather updates will come to players via SMS text.
PLEASE NOTE: Sunday matches are all scheduled, but some changes could be made late Saturday to make Sunday’s schedule more efficient. Please watch for changes.
ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE: All draws are SINGLE ELIMINATION despite some labels that may indicate otherwise .
Please also note that if you did not complete the online pre-payment process before the entry deadline, your registration may have been discarded.
We look forward to a great time of tennis this weekend in Somerset, as well as a continued great 2024 season of the CKTS!
