April 23-24, 2026

Time subject to change due to number of team in the event.

Thursday April 23
8:00-1:30 Gigi Method Clinics and Lunch (Add-On)
1:30 - Check In for Rally for Florida
2:00 - Racquet War 8-game pro set for placement
5:00 - 1-Point Match Point Tournament
5:30 - Winners of Match Point Tourney Play Tiebreaker with Gigi
5:45 - Cocktails and Hang out (While the 1-pt match point tournament is going on and afterwards)

Friday April 24
8:00 - Bracket /Robin Robin play. Hopefully finished by 6:00 pm, but could be later depending on number of teams

Emilio Sanchez Academy -ES Academy’s beautiful campus is situated close to all the major attractions in Naples, Florida. With 38 tennis courts, a Tennis Club with a restaurant and cafeteria, its own School, several accommodation options, an Olympic pool and hot tub, and a great Performance Training Center, at ES Academy student-athletes have everything they need located directly on campus. Naples is the crown jewel of Southwest Florida -- nestled on the beautiful, sun-drenched beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Naples is well known for its high-end shopping, world-class culture and sophisticated dining. But it's also an affordable family destination that appeals to nature lovers and beach fanatics. Naples is also close to the untamed tropical wilderness of The Everglades

Outdoor Clay Courts

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at midnight or when draws fill.

$250 per person donation to the foundation - Team $500

$295 - The Gigi Method Clinic, is an introduction to the wildly successful Gigi Method doubles instructional program, created by 17-time Grand Slam Doubles Champion, 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist and Hall of Famer Gigi Fernandez. The Gigi Method Clinic, is an introduction to the wildly successful Gigi Method doubles instructional program, created by 17-time Grand Slam Doubles Champion, 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist and Hall of Famer Gigi Fernandez.
What is covered -
• Positioning and coverage at the net so you are not passed
• How to eliminate middle confusion
• The secrets and benefits of the stagger formation
• Movement patterns at the net for optimal poaching
• How to beat the lobbers

All donations are final. If you are unable to attend, we ask you to find a replacement for your spot. We highly recommend you purchase travel insurance to protect your commitment.

Womens and Mixed Doubles. (Since we are not running the tournament by NTRP levels, 2.5-5.0 are allowed.)

All teams are made up of just two people. You and your partner will play all your matches together for the entire weekend. One of the best part of Racquet War's waterfall format is the ability for players to partner up with anyone at any level. For example, if you have a NTRP USTA 3.0 rating and want to play with a good friend of yours who has a NTRP USTA 4.5 rating you can do so. The format (described below) of the tournament ends up putting you and your partner in the correct bracket for your level.

All teams will start out in a waterfall bracket (see example of a waterfall bracket on the Rules and Regulations page found below). In the waterfall bracket, all teams will play two 8 game no-ad pro sets to determine each doubles team competitive levels. After the two rounds of 8 game pro sets each team will play a minimum of one more match. Depending on the overall size of the event the rest of the matches could be additional 8 game no-ad pro sets or possibly regular scoring matches with a tiebreaker used as a 3rd set if needed. With this unique format, players do not have to worry about NTRP rating and can partner up with whoever they wish. All double teams end up playing against other double teams of similar skill in their final bracket or round robin. Players will only have the option of playing in one draw, Womens or Mixed Doubles, as that in itself will be a ton of tennis for the weekend.