The Rules of Tennis
Singles
Best of 3 or 5 sets. The person to win a set is the person who gets to 6 games. You must win by two clear games. If the scores are at 5-5 it is until you get 7-5 that the set is finished. If it is 6-6 you play a tie break with best of 7 points if the scores 6-6 you play until someone has won by 2 clear points for example 8-6, 9-7.
Doubles
Men's:
Best of 3 or 5 sets. The person to win a set is the person who gets to 6 games. You must win by two clear games. If the scores are at 5-5 it is until you get 7-5 that the set is finished. If it is 6-6 you play a tie break with best of 7 points if the scores 6-6 you play until someone has won by 2 clear points for example 8-6, 9-7. Also some people may want to play a Champions Tie break in the final set. To win the CTB you must get to 10 points and win by two clear points.
Women's:
Best of 3 Sets. The person to win a set is the person who gets to 6 games. You must win by two clear games. If the scores are at 5-5 it is until you get 7-5 that the set is finished. If it is 6-6 you play a tie break with best of 7 points if the scores 6-6 you play until someone has won by 2 clear points for example 8-6, 9-7. Also some people may want to play a Champions Tie break in the final set. To win the CTB you must get to 10 points and win by two clear points.
Mixed Doubles
Best of 3 Sets. The person to win a set is the person who gets to 6 games. You must win by two clear games. If the scores are at 5-5 it is until you get 7-5 that the set is finished. If it is 6-6 you play a tie break with best of 7 points if the scores 6-6 you play until someone has won by 2 clear points for example 8-6, 9-7. Also some people may want to play a Champions Tie break in the final set. To win the CTB you must get to 10 points and win by two clear points.
