Player of the Day honors and Sportsmanship Awards at 'Clays at the Beach'

As play continues among the best junior tennis players in the country, the USTA Boys' 18 and 16 National Clay Court Championships are winding down this weekend and the most elite players are advancing. The tournament runs through Sunday, July 14. 

The tournament also known as the "Clays at the Beach" had nearly four hundred top teen tennis players participating in both the 18 and 16 age bracket draws. And the've recognizing the "Player of the Day" in each of those age brackets — providing us with some cool facts about each one of the winners.

For a glace back at who's won these honors earlier in the week, be sure to check out the "Player of the Day" honors from Day 1 and Day 2 along with Day 3 and Day 4 in our previous articles.

At this time, we can take a look at a few more players who've received the "Player of the Day" honor on Day 5 and Day 6 along with the tournament's selections for its "Sportsmanship Awards" — check out the winners below...

Jack Secord

Day 5 Boys 18s Baptist Health Player of the Day

Born in: Evanston, Illinois

Lives in: Lake Forest, Illinois

Tennis idol: Rafa Nadal

Age: 15 years old

Favorite non-tennis activity: Play the bass

Superstitions: Plays with his room key in his pocket during matches.

Carson Dwyer

Day 5 Boys 16s South Florida BMW Centers Player of the Day

Born in: Cincinnati, Ohio

Lives in: Cincinnati, Ohio

Favorite non-tennis activity: Playing golf

Favorite sports movie: The Blind Side

Favorite tennis memory: Winning States in high school this past year.

Dylan Long

Day 6 Boys 18s Baptist Health Player of the Day

Born in: Indianapolis, Indiana

Lives in: Carmel, Indiana

Tennis idol: Rafa Nadal

Age: 17 years old

Favorite non-tennis activity: Playing Golf

Committed to: Duke

Adrien Abarca

Day 6 Boys 16s South Florida BMW Centers Player of the Day

Born in: Fairfield, California

Lives in: Chula Vista, California

Tennis Idol: Roger Federer

Favorite non-tennis activity: Playing Video Games

Favorite TV Show: The Office

Favorite tennis memory: Japanese Food

Max Pettingell 

Boys 18 USTA National Clay Court Championships Sportsmanship Award in honor of Jeff Rothstein

Honor: Max showed incredible sportsmanship throughout the tournament even when battling through multiple long matches. He was consistently respectful to all opponents, officials and staff.

Sutton Severance

Boys 16 USTA National Clay Court Championships Sportsmanship Award in honor of Jeff Rothstein

Honor: Sutton was a perfect representation of a great sportsman throughout the week. Sutton always displayed a positive attitude on and off the court.

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Source/Photos: USTA National Clay Court Championships