Swiss system — tennis guide
A larger field, limited time and no elimination after a loss.
Who can play?
At least 6 entrants: individual players in singles, fixed pairs in doubles. Available disciplines: singles, doubles. Setup checks additional roster and court constraints before starting.
How it works
- Choose logical rounds; a single logical round may need several court waves.
- Finish every match in a logical round before generating new opponents.
- Pairing considers scores and avoids repeat opponents. This is not a full round robin.
A practical example
Eight entrants and two courts: each logical round has four matches in two waves. Three rounds means twelve matches and at least six court slots.
Scoring and time
The match score and tournament points are different. Check the selected scoring profile and ranking rules before starting. Where match points are used, 3/2/1 means win/draw/loss; 2/1/0 works the same way with different values. Knockout qualification still requires a winner.
Before you start
An odd field gives one entrant a bye. Set bye points explicitly; they are not played games. Too many rounds for a small field may make repeat-free pairing impossible.
Confirm the venue, actual courts, names, score rules and schedule. Share the player link or QR; keep organiser access private.