ROAD TO
PARIS.
Your tennis journey starts in the Treasure Valley. Compete locally. Qualify for Nationals. Chase the chance to play in France.
From the Treasure Valley
to the courts of Paris.
Road to Paris is a nationwide junior tennis competition. Players compete at regional qualifiers, advance to the National Championships based on their results and draw size, and chase an extraordinary prize: the boys' and girls' national champions each earn a trip to France and a main-draw wild card into the Open du Stade Français.
Treasure Valley
Play the Idaho Regional Qualifier hosted by Gem State Tennis Academy.
Maryland Nationals
Qualifiers advance to Washington College in mid-to-late May 2027.
Paris, France
National champions earn a trip to France and a main-draw wild card.
Watch the Road to Paris experience.
See what this journey can look like, from exciting matches to an unforgettable international tennis experience.
Official 2026 Road to Paris promotional video.
A glimpse of what's possible.
Every match is a chance to compete, grow and see where your game can take you.
Can I play?
Yes! This is an open-entry tournament. Players of all skill levels are welcome, provided they meet the age requirement. Matches are UTR Verified.
How many players advance
to Nationals?
It depends on the number of players in your draw. Here is the official qualification breakdown.
| Players in draw | Who qualifies for Nationals? |
|---|---|
| 2 | Tournament canceled |
| 3–5 | Winner |
| 6–8 | Winner and runner-up |
| 9–15 | Winner, runner-up and 3rd place |
| 16 or more | Winner, runner-up and both semifinalists |
If someone declines a Nationals spot: the place is offered to the next eligible player based on tournament results. Among players eliminated in the same round, the highest UTR rating determines priority. This continues until the available spots are filled.
Simple rules. Big opportunity.
Match format
Two standard tiebreak sets to 6 games. At 6–6, play a 7-point tiebreak. Instead of a third set, play a 10-point match tiebreak. No-Ad scoring applies.
National Championships
Mid-to-late May 2027 at Washington College in Maryland. Exact dates are still to be announced.
The Paris prize
The boys' and girls' national champions each receive an all-expenses-paid trip to France, including round-trip airfare from Washington, D.C., plus a main-draw wild card into the Open du Stade Français.
When is Paris?
2027 dates are to be announced. The 2026 event ran July 10–19. Learn more at Open du Stade Français ↗.
Paris starts with
your first match.
Join Gem State Tennis Academy for the Idaho Regional Qualifier in the Treasure Valley. Every great tennis story begins somewhere. Yours could begin here.
*Treasure Valley dates shown as April 17–18, 2027 per host request. Organizer email also references April 16–17; confirm final dates before publishing. Venue and UTR registration URL to be announced.
