Johnson Summer Classic 🎾
The Johnson Summer Classic is a USTA-sanctioned, adult tournament hosted every year in June. This year will be the 10th Annual Johnson Summer Classic benefiting the Kelly Johnson Foundation. If you would like to get involved–play, volunteer, or sponsor the event, see the event information below.
10th Annual Johnson Summer Classic | June 23rd & 24th, 2023
- 10 Divisions for our 10th Anniversary: Men’s Singles (NTRP 3.0, 3.5, 4.0), Men’s Doubles (Combo NTRP 8.0, 9.0), Women’s Doubles (Combo NTRP 8.0), Women’s Singles (NTRP 4.0 & 4.5), Mixed Doubles (Combo NTRP 8.0, 9.0)
- Entries close: Tuesday, June 20th
- Draws posted: Thursday, June 22nd
- Tournament Location: Hart Park, 7300 Chestnut St, Milwaukee, WI 53213
- TWO-DAY ONLY (All divisions will either start on Friday, June 23rd evening or Saturday, June 24th morning depending on the draw size. All division Finals will conclude on Saturday, June 24th.)
- USTA-SANCTIONED LEVEL 6 EVENT
- Draw Format: First Match Losing Consolation (Guaranteed at least 2 matches)
- Scoring Format: 1 Pro Set to 8 games. 10 point tie breaker at 8 games all.
- $40 per singles player event ($80 per doubles team event). All players participating receive 1 FREE Summerfest General Admission Pass.
- Pick your day to enjoy a visit to Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance. Good for 1 day at Summerfest during public operating hours, June 22-24, June 29-July 1, and July 6-8, 2023.
- 2014 – 2016 RESULTS: Not available online.
- 2017 RESULTS: Johnson Summer Classic
- 2018 RESULTS: Johnson Summer Classic
- 2019 RESULTS: Johnson Summer Classic
- 2020 RESULTS: Johnson Summer Classic
- 2021 RESULTS: Johnson Summer Classic
- 2022 RESULTS: Rained Out.
- EVENT “MEDALS” CREDS awarded to winning player/team in each division!
- RAFFLE PRIZE GIVEAWAY for ALL PLAYERS competing! (up to $100 value)
***All tournament players will sign a health waiver before play (confirming they do NOT have symptoms or exposure risks as listed by the CDC guidelines) and ensuring the health & safety of all other participants at the event. See COVID-19 Return to Play Procedures as we will be implementing at the event.
🌀 Pay It Forward Initiative: We are partnering with Second Serve 501(c)3 to donate new and gently used tennis gear to kids in need at Milwaukee Tennis & Education Foundation. Feel free to bring items to the collection bin on-site. Our goal is 100 items to celebrate our 10th annual event!
♻️ Our Sustainability Initiative: We recycle all tennis balls after the tournament with Recycleballs.
Johnson Summer Classic 2022 | Saturday, June 25th – June 26th, 2022
Johnson Summer Classic 2021 | Saturday, August 7th, 2021
Johnson Summer Classic 2020 | Saturday, August 1st, 2020
Johnson Summer Classic 2019 | Saturday, August 3rd, 2019
Johnson Summer Classic 2018 | Saturday, August 4th, 2018
- Over 20 participants in 4 Divisions!
- 4 sponsors and raised over $350 for the Johnson Family Scholarship awarded in 2017.
Johnson Summer Classic 2017 | Saturday, August 12th, 2017
- 12 participants in 2 Divisions!
- 3 sponsors and raised over $225 for the Johnson Family Scholarship awarded in 2017.
Johnson Summer Classic 2016 | Saturday, August 27th, 2016
- Over 30 participants in 4 Divisions!
- 7 sponsors and raised over $500 for the Johnson Family Scholarship awarded in 2016.
Johnson Summer Classic 2015 | Saturday, August 15th, 2015
- Over 35 participants in 5 Divisions!
- 9 sponsors and raised over $500 for the Johnson Family Scholarship awarded in 2015.
Johnson Summer Classic 2014 | Saturday, August 16th, 2014
- Over 40 participants in 4 Divisions!
- 13 sponsors and raised over $225 for the Johnson Family Scholarship awarded in 2014.