Rules

Tournament Rules

TIEBREAKER RULES: First team to reach 5 pts wins the tiebreaker.

  • Team A: Serves twice
  • Team B: Serves twice
  • Then Team A: Serves twice again
  • If needed, Team B: Serves 3 times

Singles

Stop when 5 minutes remain in the match. If you are ahead by two or more games, you won the match. Should you be tied or in the lead by just one game, you must play a 5 pts TIEBREAKER to determine the winner.

Doubles

Stop when 10 minutes remain in the match. If you are ahead by one set and did not finish second set you must first play a TIEBREAKER to determine the winner of the second set. Only if you are tied at one set each you may then play a second tiebreaker,. to determine the winner of the match.

***** TIES ARE NOR PERMITTED *****

Should you be unable to play, you must notify all players affected 24 hours prior to game time else you will forfeit match. If you call in advance you may make up the match on your own court time should other players be able to accommodate you.

Special Note:
Should a player be late for the match the point system will be enforced with the late player/team losing the toss plus one game for each 5 minutes he/she is late. Penalties begin at the scheduled time of the match. The match is a default at 15:01 minutes late and considered a 6-0; 6-0 win for the player/team present. If the late player/team arrives prior the default time , they shall receive a 5 minute injury prevention warm-up.

  • Trophies will be awarded for 1st &2nd place for all categories.
  • Should you be unable to finish the season, you are responsible for finding a suitable replacement; you are responsible for all payments until the replacement player can pay for the remaining court time.
  • The rules are courtesy of the USA Tennis Rhode Island League Tennis Regulations Guidebook.

USTA Regulations

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The USTA Handbook of Tennis Rules and Regulations - 2008 Edition