Scoring rules

See the scoring systems and match formats currently available in PointFlow for three sports.

Padel

Available now

Match setup

Singles 1×1 or doubles 2×2.

Scoring system

Choose Advantage or Star Point for regular games.

Match format

Standard match: first to two sets. A team wins a set by reaching 6 games with a 2-game lead.
At 6:6, a tie-break starts; first to 7 points, win by 2.
A short match is decided by a match tie-break to 10 points, win by 2.

Tennis

Available now

Match setup

Singles 1×1 or doubles 2×2.

Scoring system

Standard game scoring with Advantage.

Match format

Play to two or three sets (best of 3 or best of 5).
A team wins a set by reaching 6 games with a 2-game lead.
At 6:6, a tie-break starts; first to 7 points, win by 2. The short format uses a match tie-break to 10.

Squash

Available now

Match setup

Singles 1×1 or doubles 2×2.

Scoring system

A point is awarded on every rally. A game is played to 11 points, win by 2.

Match format

Standard match: first to three games (best of 5).
Short match: first to two games (best of 3).
At 10:10, play continues until one side leads by 2 points.

Choose a supported format when creating a match. Clubs and tournaments may use their own regulations, so confirm the format with the organizer before play.

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