THE PADEL PROJECT
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The Padel Project

Tournament format & rules

Group Stage Format

Match Format
All group stage matches are 1 Set — fastest to 6 games.
Scoring Rules
  • No deuce will be played.
  • At 40-40, a Golden Point will decide the game.
  • First team to reach 6 games wins the set and the match.
  • If the score reaches 5-5, a Tie-Break will be played.
Tie-Break Rules
  • Tie-break played to 7 points.
  • At 6-6 in the tie-break, the next point is a Golden Point and decides the winner.
Qualification
Teams are divided into groups. The Top 1 team from each group qualifies for the Semi-Finals.

Knockout Stage Format

Semi-Finals
Match Format
1 Set — fastest to 6 games.
Scoring Rules
No deuce. At 40-40, a Golden Point decides the game.
Tie-Break Rules
If required, a tie-break is played with a difference of two points required to win (e.g. 7-5, 8-6, 9-7).
Final
Match Format
Best of 3 full sets.
Scoring Rules
No deuce. At 40-40, a Golden Point decides the game.
Tie-Break Rules
Set tie-break played to 10 points. A team must win by a difference of two points (e.g. 10-8, 12-10, 14-12).

Rules & Regulations

Report 30 Mins Before The Match
All players must report to the venue 30 mins before the match time. Late arrival may result in a walkover.
Match Start
All matches begin on time. Official pre-match warm-up is limited to 2 minutes per match.
Warm-Up Courts
Warm-up courts are available from 2:00 PM onwards for practice.
Self-Refereed
All group stage matches are self-refereed. Players are expected to make fair and honest calls.
Finals Camera Review
Camera review will be available for doubtful points during the Final.
Walkover Rule
A walkover is awarded if a team is more than 10 minutes late to their scheduled match.
Tournament Director
The Tournament Director's decision is final in all disputes and cannot be appealed.
Respect
Respect all officials, opponents and fellow participants at all times. Zero tolerance for misconduct.
Spirit Of The Game
Padel is a sport built on respect and sportsmanship. Play hard, play fair, and make memories.

Quick Reference

Fast-Paced Format
Quick matches, more action, maximum excitement!
Golden Point
No deuce. Every game decided at 40-40.
Fair & Competitive
Clear rules. Fair play. True competition.
Top Teams Advance
Only the best move forward to the next stage.
Champions Will Rise
Best of 3 sets in the final to crown the ultimate winners!