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Scoring
What is a Scoring in padel?
Game scoring: 15–30–40–game; deuce at 40–40; golden point to decide.
Definition
Padel scoring follows tennis: 15, 30, 40, game. When both players reach 40–40, it's deuce. From deuce, a golden point is played—the receiver chooses a side, and one point decides the game. Sets are typically first-to-six games with a two-game lead, or a tiebreak at 6–6.
Origin: English: 'scoring', the standard point-counting method.
When to use it
Every padel game uses this scoring system; understanding deuce and golden point rules is essential for competitive play.
Common questions
Why is padel scoring the same as tennis?
Padel evolved from tennis and adopted its scoring system for familiarity. It's now the international standard.
What happens if a match is tied in games?
At 6–6 in games, a tiebreak to 7 points (win by 2) decides the set. Matches are usually best-of-3 sets.