Padel groups: standings, tie-breaks and match order

Points in a group

Every match gives points to both pairs.

A retirement through injury counts as a normal loss: the pair played, so it scores 1 point.

Separating pairs level on points

When pairs are level on points, over all the matches of the group:

1. the difference between sets won and sets lost;
2. then the difference between games won and games lost;
3. then the same two criteria, over only the matches between the pairs still level;
4. finally, a draw of lots.

Padel Clash applies the first three criteria automatically; the draw of lots stays with the referee.

In which order should the matches be played?

Padel Clash plays each group round by round in the FFT model order: never open with the match between the two strongest pairs, keep it for last. The numbers are the seeding ranks within the group (1 = the strongest pair).

This order is a custom, taken from the FFT model (the « Poules, formats courts et formule multi-chances » guide, 2016): the padel Guide de la compétition sets no order for group matches.

Group size and the 3-match minimum

Every pair plays every other pair in its group. A pair must be able to play at least 3 matches: a group of 3 only gives 2, so it is always followed by a placement match or a final draw. From 4 pairs, the group is enough. Padel Clash templates use groups of 3 to 6 pairs.

A pair that withdraws without a medical reason before playing its 3 matches is ranked last in the tournament.

Printable group sheets

Each template prints the group's match grid and a blank standings sheet: played, won, lost, difference and points.