Match Play Information
General Format
- Each match will consist of 2 sets, 2 games/set, standard scoring, play to 11, win by 1
- Set and/or match tie-breakers will be rally scoring, 2 points/side-out, play to 5, win by 1.
- Handicaps will be applied to all games except tie-breakers.
- Handicaps are calculated based on the difference in team aggregate ratings. (see below)
- Handicapped team begins service on all games.
- Matches will be played once/month.
Match Format
| Game 1 | Players |
| Set 1 | Men vs. Men |
| Set 2 | Mixed (Team 1) |
| Tie-breaker (if needed) | Mixed (Team 1) |
| Game 2 | Players |
| Set 1 | Women vs. Women |
| Set 2 | Mixed (Team 2) |
| Tie-breaker (if needed) | Mixed (Team 2) |
| Match Tie-breaker (if needed) | Players |
| Tie-breaker | Mixed (elective) |
Cost/Purse
- Cost/player: 10,000 colones
- Purse: 75% of total entry fees.
Handicap Table
| Rating Difference | Handicap |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 1.5 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 2.5 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 3.5 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 |
| 4.5 | 4 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 5.5 | 5 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 6.5 | 6 |
| 7 | 6 |
| >7 | 7 |