Official Rules

Everything you need to know to participate in Tenis del Parque

League Format

  • The league consists of 8 rounds using the Swiss system
  • One round per week during the season
  • Pairings are made automatically based on your level and results
  • At season end, top 8 players advance to playoffs

Match Format

  • Each match consists of 2 sets
  • In case of tie (1-1), a super tie-break to 10 points is played
  • Must win by 2 points difference
  • Players can agree to play a full 3rd set if both prefer

Categories

  • Beginner: Elo 1000-1199
  • Intermediate: Elo 1200-1299
  • Advanced: Elo 1300+
  • Categories may be combined if player numbers are low

Point System

  • 2-0 victory: 3 points for winner
  • 2-1 victory: 2 points for winner
  • 1-2 loss: 1 point for loser
  • 0-2 loss: 0 points for loser
  • Ranking based on: total points, sets won, and games won
  • Elo rating updates after each match

Match Scheduling

  • Pairings published on Sundays
  • You have one week to play your match
  • Contact your opponent as soon as possible to agree on date and time
  • Players book the court and split costs 50/50

Wild Cards & Flexibility

  • Each player has 4 wild cards per season
  • Use a wild card to postpone a match by one week
  • You can skip a round using the "Skip round" button
  • Wild cards do not transfer to next season

Code of Conduct

  • Mutual respect among all players
  • Punctuality for scheduled matches
  • Cancellations with minimum 12 hours notice
  • Fair splitting of court costs
  • Honest reporting of results

Playoffs

  • Top 8 players from each category qualify
  • Single elimination format
  • Same match format as regular season
  • In case of dispute, higher-ranked player advances

Walkover & No-shows

  • If opponent doesn't show, you win 2-0
  • Need proof of absence (screenshot)
  • No-show player must pay full court cost
  • Repeated absences may result in exclusion

Costs

  • Registration: €0 for first season
  • Includes: 8 rounds, platform access, rankings, social events
  • Court costs NOT included - paid directly to club
  • No refunds after season start

Ready to compete?

Sign up now