WMR Tennis

Format:

Team Round Robin

Match Format:

Matches are to consist of 6 sets, 4 singles & 2 doubles. Each set is to be 6 games, with a tie-breaker at 5 games all.

Teams to consist of 4-8 seeded players.

All seedings must be adhered to.

Changing of seedings will result in forfeiture of the relevant matches or forfeiture of the round or disqualification, at the Convener’s discretion.

In all matches, 4 seeded singles and 2 doubles games will be played.

Any pairings may be used for the doubles to comprise a First Pair and a Second Pair.

Players are restricted to one singles game and one doubles game in each match.

Teams must nominate their doubles pairings before the start of play in each match.

Pairs may be changed following the singles by mutual agreement of the two coaches involved.

The Convener has the right to halt play in any match once a result has been determined.

Match Winner:

Winners will be determined on number of sets won.  If equal, then games won. If still equal, then a draw shall be declared.

Round Robin Winner:

If, at the end of the round robin, two teams are equal on matches won, then the winner of the face to face match will be declared the winner.  If their face to face match was a draw, then each team shall nominate one doubles pair to play one tie-breaker set.

If more than two teams are equal on matches won, then total sets won from the matches involving the other tied teams will be compared.  If still equal, total games from the matches involving the other tied teams will be compared.