Classic tournament

42nd Annual Hersh Herschman Memorial TAHOE CLASSIC 

Lake Tahoe’s premier doubles tournament

Thursday, July 30 – Sunday, August 2, 2026

Join us for the Hersh Herschman Memorial Tahoe Classic at Zephyr Cove Tennis Club, run by the 501(c)(3) non-profit Zephyr Cove Tennis Club Foundation. The Tahoe Classic continues to benefit from the 30-year heritage established by Hersh.

Hersh Herschman – Founder of the Tahoe Classic

Because of the growth of the Classic, all players should be prepared to play:

  • first round matches beginning Thursday morning and
  • until 8 pm on Thursday-Saturday and 5 pm on Sunday
  • all schedules are subject to change in the event of inclement weather.

DIVISIONS

USTA ratings are used as a guide for entry into divisions, but are not required. The tournament director reserves the right to reclassify all entrants.

Age Group Division (combined age)

DATES and DETAILS

120+, 140+ (these “coed” divisions can be either two men, two women, or mixed, but they are OPEN divisions, usually with 4.0 and higher-level men’s teams)

Unrestricted Age Divisions
Men’s         10.0+, 9.0, 8.0, 7.0, 6.0
Women’s   10.0+, 9.0, 8.0, 7.0, 6.0
Mixed        10.0+, 9.0, 8.0, 7.0, 6.0

Registration is now open — click here!
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  • Registration opens April 8, 2026.   
  • Divisions will be limited to 32 teams.
  • Check the 2025 draws and results: Zephyr Cove Tennis Club Foundation – (usta.com)
  • Please make sure your cell phone and email address are current with USTA when you register.
  • Please identify your partners with their USTA number when registering. You also may add a partner at a later date by following these instructions:  Inviting-a-Doubles-Partner-Accepting-a-Doubles-Partner
  • You need a USTA number and account, which are free, to register for the Classic. Get one here: How to Create a USTA Account using Your Email Address – USTA Online Help Center. You do not need a USTA annual membership.
  • Register by Thursday, July 16, 2026 at midnight; however, entries may be closed earlier due to court constraints.
  • First round matches will be posted by Monday night, July 27, 2026, at midnight.
  • Next day’s match times will be posted around 8 pm each night.
  • If entering two events, be prepared to play up to four matches per day and back-to-back matches.
  • Participants are assured a minimum of 2 matches per division.
  • Check in with the tournament desk at least 30 minutes prior to EACH match time, ready to play.
  • Defaults will be called 10 minutes after scheduled match time.
  • Report your scores to the tournament desk after your match.

SCORING

  • All matches are two no-ad sets with receiver’s choice (including for mixed doubles) at 3-3 game score, with a 7-point Coman tiebreak at 6-6 set score, and with a Coman 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set.

FEES

  • $100.00 per player for the first event (includes two matches at minimum, gift, Friday night pizza party, and more!)
  • $60.00 per player for second event (two event maximum)

NOTE: your credit card will not be charged until registration closes.

SCHEDULE and OTHER INFORMATION available at https://www.zctennis.com/classic-schedule-and-info/.

Get more information by email: zctennisclub@gmail.com
or phone: 530-314-3588 (Bob Beut)

Registration is now open. Click here!