Cracking the Code: Padel Tennis Scoring System Simplified

Welcome to the world of Padel Tennis! If you’ve recently picked up a padel racket and are ready to step onto the court, understanding the scoring system is key to enjoying this fast-paced and addictive sport. Fear not, because we are here to crack the code and unravel the mystery surrounding the padel tennis scoring system.

The Basics: A Game of Two Halves

Padel Tennis is played with either two players (singles) or four players (doubles) on a court that resembles a squash court but with a lower, wire meshed fence surrounding it. The game is divided into two halves called “Sets” and each set is further divided into games and points.

Sets and Games

In a standard padel tennis match, the first player or pair to win two sets is declared the winner. Each set is played to six games, but there’s a twist! If both players or pairs win five games each, the set goes into a tiebreaker. In a tiebreaker, the first team to reach seven points, with a difference of at least two points, wins the set.

Points

Within a game, scoring is performed using the familiar framework of Love (0), 15, 30, and 40 points. However, there’s a catch! When both pairs reach 40 points, it is called “Deuce,” and players have to win two consecutive points to win the game. The first point after Deuce is called “Advantage.” If the team with Advantage wins the next point, they win the game. If they lose the point, it goes back to Deuce.

A New Language: How to Keep Score

Now that we know the basics, let’s dive into the mechanics of keeping score in Padel Tennis.

Game Score

When serving, the server’s score is called out first, followed by the receiver’s score. For example, if the server has 30 points and the receiver has 15 points, the score would be called as “30-15.”

Remember, Deuce, the magic word! When both players or pairs reach 40 points, the score transitions to “Deuce.” From there, the server’s score is called out first, followed by the word “Advantage” if they are leading. If the receiver wins the next point, the score goes back to Deuce, and so on. It’s a nail-biting moment for players and spectators alike!

Set Score

For the avid soap opera fans, pay attention to this! The rules surrounding the set score can be a bit dramatic. When announcing the set score, you always begin with the number of sets won by the server. If the server has won one set and the receiver hasn’t won any, the score would be called out as “1-0.”

If both players or pairs have won one set each, the score becomes more intriguing. It would be announced as “One all,” indicating the tie. Brace yourself, because you’ll hear a lot of “set all” during a thrilling padel tennis match!