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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!

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Thank you!

See you next year!
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Chris Shepard & Philip Nelson

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