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Once again, as has been the case each summer for the past 65 years, the excitement of the USTA Boys 18s & 16s National Championships overtakes Kalamazoo, Michigan. This tournament is the single most important event of the tennis year for the 400 outstanding juniors who arrive from all parts of the United States. Ten days of intense, tough, inspired tennis earn for each of the ultimate winners in singles and doubles the cherished title of United States National Champion. And as a testament to the incredible tennis played here, the 18s Champions in Singles and Doubles receive an automatic bid to the main draw of the U.S. Open Tournament.

During the past 65 years, most of the great names in mens' tennis have headed the draws in Kalamazoo - names such as Rod Laver, Stan Smith, Arthur Ashe, Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Aaron Krickstein, Michael Chang, Andre Agassi, Jim Courier, Pete Sampras, James Blake, Andy Roddick, Bob and Mike Bryan and many more. This year's tournament will highlight a new generation of future stars.

An added highlight of Tournament Week in Kalamazoo is the Rx Optical Greenleaf Trust and Greenleaf Hospitality exhibition featuring two top touring professionals. This event is scheduled for the evening of Friday, August 1. Click here to see a list of past exhibition players.

The USTA Boys 18s & 16s National Championships represents tennis at its finest, whether in the first round, finals, or the exhibition. Come share the excitement, cheer for your favorite players... and get a glimpse of future superstars in action.

An ideal setting for the USTA Boys 18s & 16s National Championships, Kalamazoo College offers beautiful architecture, landscaping and inviting charm. Home to the National Championships since 1943, the College's Stowe Tennis Stadium features eleven well-maintained hard-courts, as well as excellent seating for over 3,000 spectators. In addition, our affiliation with Western Michigan University affords us the use of their 20-court Raymond Sorensen complex. The Markin Racquet Center on the campus of Kalamazoo College, provides four indoor courts that can be used during inclement weather.