2025 ITA Midwest Regional Championships - DePaul University Athletics

Tournament Central
Hosted by DePaul University

2025 ITA Midwest Regional Championships
XS Tennis Village | October 16-20 | Chicago, Ill.
DePaul University

Background
The Division I Regional Championships are one of the longest-running and most successful programs administered by the ITA each year. The tournament will include a minimum 64-player singles main draw and 32-team doubles main draw, with qualifying draws used to finalize the field. The two singles finalists and the doubles champion from each regional will automatically qualify for the NCAA Individual Championships, set to take place at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 18-23, 2025.

ITA Division I Men’s Regional Committee
Arvid Swan (Chair) - Northwestern
Danny Westerman - Wisconsin
Matt Brothers - DePaul
Al Wermer - Toledo
Maja Kovacek - Illinois State

Teams

Chicago State
Cleveland State
DePaul
Eastern Illinois
Illinois State
Marquette
Michigan State
Northern Illinois
Northwestern

Ohio State
UIC
Illinois
Michigan
Notre Dame
Toledo
Wisconsin
Western Michigan
Youngstown State

XS Tennis Village

About
Opened in 2018, XS Tennis was founded to empower underserved youth in Chicago by providing access to high-quality tennis instruction and academic support. The facility serves as a gateway for student-athletes to pursue higher education through college tennis scholarships, while also fostering excellence on and off the court. In addition to its community-focused mission, XS Tennis proudly serves as the official competition venue for DePaul's men's and women's tennis programs.

Facility Address
5336 S. State Street
Chicago, IL 60609
773.548.7529

Parking
Team buses, vans, and team vehicles are asked to stage along the sides of S. Federal Street after dropping off participants. Buses, vans, and team vehicles should NOT idle at the main entrance for more than 10 minutes to allow the continuous flow of traffic into the facility.

Admission
Tickets will NOT be sold for this event. The event will offer free admission and complimentary parking. Fan seating is available on a balcony area overlooking the courts.

Tournament Information
Credentials | City of Chicago

Photo/Video
ITA Regional Championship media credential requests are due by Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. CT. Photography from the host photographer will be available HERE.

Interview Procedures
Participant interview requests will be made to the DePaul Athletics Communications department and relayed to each team through the institution’s sports information director (if on site) or a member of the coaching staff. Interviews will take place courtside at XS Tennis.

Letter from Vice President & Director of Athletics, DeWayne Peevy
On behalf of DePaul University and DePaul Athletics, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2025 ITA Midwest Regional Championship in the vibrant city of Chicago. We are honored to host this prestigious event at XS Tennis, a venue that reflects our shared commitment to excellence, opportunity, and community engagement. This championship not only showcases the region’s top collegiate tennis talent but also underscores the values of sportsmanship, competition, and collegiate pride that define the ITA’s mission.

We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve as host and extend our heartfelt appreciation to all participants, coaches, officials, and supporters who make this event possible. Our team is dedicated to delivering a championship experience characterized by warm hospitality and lasting memories—both on and off the court. As you step into competition, know that you are part of a proud tradition, and we hope your time in Chicago is as rewarding as it is competitive.

Thank you for being here, and welcome to Chicago!

DeWayne Peevy
Vice President & Director of Athletics
DePaul University