1.
Ranking is determined by a 20-point ranking system. Basically, if the winner is lower ranked, the
winner’s points are replaced by the losers total
accumulated points + 20 points. This
ensures that the winner will be ranked higher.
The loser will add to their point total the number of games they won
during the match. If the winner is the
higher ranked player, 20 points are added to their point total, while the loser
gets the number of games won during the match added to their point total.
2.
A player may challenge any other player regardless of
ranking on the ladder. The challenger
should contact the other player using the phone or email address provided on
the site (www.tennisengine.com).
3.
A
player who is challenged must agree to a match with the challenger if the
challenger is within a fair range to be played no later than two weeks after
the challenge is made unless: a. The challenged player already has at least two
other matches to play. b. The challenged player is unable to play due to
injury, vacation, etc. c. The two parties cannot mutually agree on a date and
time of a match.
4.
Each
player brings a new can of balls and one can is used for the match; winner
keeps unopened can and loser keeps the used can.
5.
First
service is determined by ‘spinning the racket’ or some other random event.
6.
Play
best 2 out of 3 sets. If a set goes to 6-6, play a 12-point tie-breaker (first
to win more than 6 points and lead by at least 2 points).
7.
If
a started match cannot be completed due to weather or other reasons, the player
leading at that point shall be considered winner; if the match is tied at that
point, the challenger shall be considered loser.
8.
It
is the responsibility of the winner of the match to report the score. If the
winner cannot report the score, make sure the loser does so; this helps ensure
both players remain active and not lose their positions due to inactivity. All scores should be reported on www.tennisenging.com. Just login, click on the ladder link, and
enter the results.