Official monthly knockouts (doubles)

• Teams are grouped into pools of at least 4 pairs for round-robin play. Pool standings use ladder points (wins, losses, games won/lost, head-to-head when applicable).
• Indoor competition months may cap doubles pools at 8 teams so draws stay smaller and easier to schedule in winter.
• After pool play, top teams from each pool advance to a single-elimination draw. Seeding into the draw follows ladder order within each pool (not random draw).
• Each player registers with a partner using their partner's username (the handle shown on their profile), not a display name nickname.
• You get a direct-message reminder two days before each round deadline; if no score is entered by the deadline, the match is recorded as Incomplete, both sides are treated as withdrawn from that match with a ladder penalty, and the draw may award a bye on the other side of the pairing.

Entering scores

Either player (singles) or either team (doubles) can enter the score for a match, or the host can enter it on behalf of the players. Use the score entry on the match row in your schedule or draw.

• Mode 1 — full match: enter every set through the end of the match (including a match tiebreak if you played one).
• Mode 2 — partial match: enter completed sets only, then choose a final outcome (walkover, retired, default, etc.) for unfinished play.
• Curtailed: use when weather, court time, or mutual agreement stopped the match before a normal completion and you are not using a standard tennis outcome (walkover, retired, default, etc.). Describe what happened in the notes.

If your event uses simple score display, you will only enter set counts (who won each set), not detailed game scores within sets.

Time, place, and conduct

• Agree on date, time, and court with your opponent using chat or your own contact method.
• Arrive on time and ready to play.
• Bring balls and any shared equipment you agreed on.
• Follow fair play, host or facility rules, and any code of conduct for the event.

Match outcomes (walkover, default, retired, etc.)

• Walkover: one side does not play — for example, the opponent does not show, is injured before play begins, or withdraws before any meaningful play. The other side is credited with the win without playing a full match.
• Withdrew before match: a player or team pulls out before the scheduled start so no contest takes place; the opponent is advanced.
• Default during match: a player or team is unable to continue because of injury, illness, equipment failure, or rule violations after play has started. The opponent wins the match according to the score entered and the default reason you select.
• Disqualification: a player or team is removed for serious misconduct or rule breaches. The opponent wins; use notes to summarize what happened for the host.
• Retired: a player or team stops play after it has started because of injury, illness, cramping, or similar. The opponent wins; record completed sets and choose Retired as the final outcome.
• Curtailed: play stops early by agreement or external constraint (for example, weather or court booking limits) without a walkover, default, or retirement. Record completed sets and explain the situation in the notes.
• Mutual no contest: both sides agree not to play the scheduled match — for example, they cannot find a workable time before the deadline. In singles, both players must confirm. In doubles, all four players must confirm. The draw records a mutual no contest instead of a forfeit to one side.

Disputes and no-shows

• If you disagree about a score or outcome, use Report issue on the match and choose Score issue so a host can review chat and ladder history.
• If your opponent is more than 15 minutes late without a clear message, you may claim a walkover after trying to contact them. Use notes to describe what happened.
• Hosts may adjust results that clearly conflict with posted evidence or repeated unfair behavior.