A memorable evening of college tennis is in store for fans at the USTA National Campus on Saturday, Feb. 19, when the men and women from the United States Air Force Academy and the United States Military Academy will take the courts for College MatchDay. Before making your way to Lake Nona, read up on everything you need to know for the match.

For those who cannot make it in person, the matches will be streaming on the TennisONE app.

Matchup

·       Air Force vs. Army – men and women

·       2022 College MatchDay Men’s Roster Card

·       2022 College MatchDay Women’s Roster Card

·       In the 2019 edition at the National Campus, Air Force delivered two heart-pounding victories over Army as the women delivered a 4-3 victory while the men earned a 4-2 win.

Date and Time

·       Saturday, Feb. 19

·       First serve: 5 p.m.

·       Event begins: 4 p.m.

Location

·       USTA National Campus (Collegiate Complex)

·       Address: 10000 USTA Blvd., Orlando, FL 32827

·       Phone: (844) 872-8667

Tickets

·       All complimentary tickets for Feb. 19 have been acquired. There will be a limited number of tickets available at the Collegiate Center before the match starting at 4:15 p.m. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

·       This is a mobile ticket event. To enter, ticket holders will need to log in to their Ticketmaster account either through their phone’s mobile browser or the Ticketmaster app.

·       Fans with tickets are encouraged to arrive early, as seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Standing-room viewing will be available once the seats are full.

·       For those who leave the stands, they should have their ticket on them for re-entry.

Parking

·       Parking is free and is first-come, first-serve in the main Welcome Center parking lot.

·       Overflow parking is located in the USPTA and USTA Florida lots next door.

·       Tailgating is not permitted in the parking lots.

Food & Beverages

·       Food and refreshments (including adult beverages) will be available for purchase as the south Collegiate Center concession stand and grill will be open. There will be a drink cart in the stands as well.

·       Net Post Grill in the Welcome Center will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Prematch Festivities

·       Starting at 4 p.m., fans can enjoy tailgating games, a DJ and much more, all for free.

·       A free, interactive College MatchDay kids’ clinic, powered by Net Generation, will begin at 4 p.m.

·       Participants in the kids’ clinic do not need to register, and will be able to snag some free Net Generation swag upon checking in at Collegiate Court 7.

·       There also will be giveaways throughout the night, and the first 100 fans to stop by the Fan Experience table can pick up a free College MatchDay-branded 16-oz travel tumbler.

Broadcast/Streaming

·       The TennisONE App is thrilled to bring you FREE live streams of College MatchDay on Feb. 19.

·       During College MatchDay, TennisONE provides access to:

o   Free live streams of all 12 match courts

o   Watch match feed with commentary

o   Live scores for all matches

o   Team info, news, schedules and updates

o   Preview CrowdVIEW LIVE shows with each team to connect with players face-to-face

·       Follow College MatchDay in the TennisONE App today.

Live Scoring

·       Women – Live Scoring

·       Men – Live Scoring

Match Format

·       Doubles will open the matches. The first team to win two of the three doubles matches earns one overall team point. Matches are one six-game set.

·       Following doubles, six singles matches take place (best of three sets). Each match is worth one team point.

·       The first school to secure four team points wins the match.

·       In men’s college tennis, if a serve hits the net and lands in, it is considered in play. No-Ad scoring is used in the college game.

Courts

·       The national anthem and team introductions will take place on Collegiate Center Court 3 (side facing the parking lot).

·       Women’s doubles will be played on Courts 1-3, while men’s doubles will be on Courts 4-6. These six courts are on the parking lot side of the facility.

·       Women’s singles will be played on Courts 1-3 and 7-9, while men’s singles matches will take place Courts 4-6 and 10-12.

·       Court assignments are subject to change.

History

·       There is a lot of history between the women’s programs, highlighted by the winner receiving the Lt. Gen. F.C. Gideon Tennis Cup. It was created and named by Air Force women’s coach Bob Swanson, who dedicated the trophy to preserving the goodwill and competitive spirit between the two academies. Lt. Gen. Gideon graduated from West Point in 1940 and was commissioned in the infantry in 1941. He then became an officer in the Army Air Corps. He served the remainder of his illustrious career as an Air Force officer highlighted by commanding the 13^th Air Force. The trophy’s first season in 1990-91 marked the 50^th anniversary of Gideon’s graduation from West Point. In 2001, current Air Force coach Kim Gidley hosted the first Gideon Cup banquet to honor both Air Force and West Point cadets after 9/11. In attendance were General Gideon’s wife and grandson, who was an AOC at the Air Force Academy at the time.

·       On the men’s side, the winner will claim the Freedom Cup, first introduced in 2019. The inscription on the trophy is as follows: “September 2, 1945 marked the end of World War II. President Harry S. Truman had placed the fate of the world in the hands of America’s greatest military leaders; Dwight Eisenhower, George Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Omar Bradley, Henry Arnold, William Leahy, Ernest King, Chester Nimitz, and William Halsey Jr.; the only 5 star generals in U.S. history. They commanded the most decisive use of military power in history and their influence is still felt today. Army, naval, and air power combined their efforts to win World War II. In the spirit of these great military leaders, whose integrity, courage, confidence, decisive actions, and flexibility fuels the passion for freedom and security within the United States, this cup is fought for with the pride and sportsmanship that distinguishes inter-service rivalries that built mutual respect, admiration, and esprit de corps amongst our sister services.”