Tennis Social League (TSL) – Scoring
The Tennis Social League uses a CUMULATIVE games-based scoring system.
An EXAMPLE is provided below
Match Structure
- Each match consists of three full sets.
- All three sets must be played, even if one pair has already won the first two sets.
Score Submission
- At the end of each match, players must submit the scores of all three sets to the League Keeper.
Game Accumulation
- The number of games won in each set is recorded.
- All games won by a pair are added to a running total (grand tally).
- This tally continues across all matches in the season.
League Standings & Winner
- This is not a knockout competition. Every match contributes to the final standings.
- At the end of the season, the total number of games won by each pair is calculated.
- The pair with the highest cumulative number of games will be crowned:
🏆 Champions of the Tennis Social League (TSL) 🏆
A runner-up will also be recognised.
Tie-Break Rules (If Required)
- This rule applies only to final league standings and is not related to standard in-match tennis tie-break rules.
- In the event of a tie at the end of the season, the League Keeper will request that the relevant pairs arrange a deciding match.
- The pair achieving the highest number of games in that match will be crowned champions.
Competitive Spirit
- Every game counts.
- Even if a pair has lost the first two sets, the third set must still be played competitively.
- Players are encouraged to dig deep and compete for every game, as each game directly impacts the final standings.
AN EXAMPLE OF SCORING
Pair A vs Pair B play a match consisting of three sets:
- Set 1: 6–4 (Pair A won)
- Set 2: 2–6 (Pair B won)
- Set 3: 6–3 (Pair A won)
Game Totals
- Pair A: 6 + 2 + 6 = 14 games won
- Pair B: 4 + 6 + 3 = 13 games won
Outcome
- Pair A wins the match overall (2 sets to 1),
- But more importantly for the league:
- Pair A adds 14 games to their league tally
- Pair B adds 13 games to their league tally
Key Point
Even though Pair B lost the match, they still gain valuable games toward their overall league score.