HOUTEX43
Hey y'all, welcome to Houston!
The Houston Tennis Club is excited to welcome our first-time and former players to HOUTEX presented by Jeremy Fain LUXE Properties, Inc.
We are celebrating 43 incredible years of friendship, solidarity, and spirited competition!
This year, we’re proud to be a GLTA Masters Event, and we’re dedicated to making this tournament an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
Over the next few days, we invite you to feel right at home. Embrace the competition, connect with fellow players, and soak in the vibrant energy of our amazing community.
A huge thank you to our sponsors and volunteers—your support and commitment make this event possible, and we couldn’t do it without you!
Check out the full schedule below so you don’t miss a moment of the action. Good luck to all participants—let’s make this tournament one for the books! May it be filled with fun, sportsmanship, and memorable moments on and off the court.
From Tournament Directors Chris & Philip and all of us at the Houston Tennis Club, we wish you a fantastic tournament.
Don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything we can do to make your experience even better.
Game, Set, Match!
HOUTEX Player Party
Kick off the tournament at our Player Party! Pick up your player bag, enjoy Happy Hour pricing, and grab some exclusive swag from our alcohol vendors. Start the fun by treating your first-round opponent to a drink (or three!) and boost your chances for round two!
Location
Pearl Bar | Side Piece Bar
Address
4216 Washington Ave,
Houston, Texas 77008
Date & Hours
Thursday 7th
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tournament Schedule & Details
Play Format:
Main Draw: Best of 3 sets with AD scoring (10-point tiebreak for the 3rd set)
Consolation Rounds: 8-game proset, no AD, with a 7-point tiebreak at 7-7 (final round: 2 out of 3 sets)
Please check in 15 minutes before your match to keep play moving and limit warm-ups to 5 minutes. Tournament Directors may adjust the scoring if the weather changes, so stay tuned!
Friday:
Expect a long day of action as singles in the A, B, and C draws kick things off. Enjoy a continental breakfast in the morning, lunch around noon, and dinner at 6 pm. We’ll have water available throughout all three days of competition to keep you hydrated. Treat yourself to a 10-minute chair massage from LMT Derek Stone (Instagram: @dstonneee) from 10 am – 2 pm! Don’t forget to bring some cash for tips!
Plus, our amazing and talented friend Lucas Tan will be capturing all the great moments, so get ready for some fantastic photos!
Location
Lee LeClear Tennis Center Park
Address
9506 S Gessner Rd,
Houston, TX 77074
Date & Hours
Friday 8th
8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday:
Main draw matches will take priority, with consolation rounds starting if weather allows. Enjoy continental breakfast in the morning and lunch around noon. Chair massages with Derek Stone continue from 10 am – 2 pm.
Location
Memorial Park Tennis Center
Address
1500 E Memorial Loop Dr,
Houston, TX 77007
Date & Hours
Saturday 9th
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday:
Semi-finals and finals are on, with trophies awarded to Champions, Runners-Up, and Consolation Winners!
Location
Memorial Park Tennis Center
Address
1500 E Memorial Loop Dr,
Houston, TX 77007
Date & Hours
Sunday 10th
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
HOUTEX Banquet
Dress to Impress, bring your wallets and join us for an unforgettable evening! Enjoy a delicious dinner and complimentary drink, plus an exciting silent auction and raffles with free entries to 10+ GLTA tournaments worldwide. Don’t miss the fabulous performance by Miss San Antonio Latina 2024 (Instagram: @lavidadecatalina_)
We’ll also hear from The Normal Anomaly Initiative (Instagram: @thenormalanomaly), our chosen beneficiary, to learn about their impactful work.
Extra guest tickets will be available for purchase at the door—come ready for an incredible night!
Location
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Address
5555 Hermann Park Dr,
Houston, TX 77030
Date & Hours
Saturday 9th
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Getting to the Banquet
Entry: Players should enter through the Museum's main entrance; the banquet will be held in the Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. Hall. You'll also have access to explore the museum’s 2nd floor exhibit halls, including the Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals, Farish Hall of Texas Wildlife, Morian Cabinet of Curiosities, and more!
RideShare Drop-off: Use the main address (5555 Hermann Park Dr) for easy drop-off by the entrance.
Parking: Complimentary self-parking is available in the HMNS garage (Google Maps: 5880-5898 Caroline St). If the garage is full, there’s metered (free during our event) and free street parking nearby, plus a free lot at 1500 Hermann Dr, just a short walk to the museum.
Enjoy a stress-free arrival, and we’ll see you there!
Our Sponsors
Our deepest gratitude goes to all of our sponsors—from our Title Sponsor to our Tournament Sponsors and Match Sponsors. Your generous support makes HOUTEX possible and helps us create an unforgettable experience for all. Thank you for standing with us and our community!
Title Sponsor:
Tournament Sponsors:
Match Sponsors:
Thank you!
See you next year!
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Chris Shepard & Philip Nelson