rules
How does padel scoring work?
Padel uses the same scoring system as tennis with one key difference at deuce. Games are scored 15–30–40–Game. At 40-40 (deuce), the golden point rule applies: the receiving pair chooses which side to receive, and the next point decides the game (no advantage). Sets are first to 6 games (with a tiebreak at 6-6). A match is typically best-of-3 sets; professional matches sometimes go to best-of-5. Tiebreak at 6-6: first to 7 points with a 2-point lead (or 10-point super-tiebreak at 1 set each in some formats). Padel is played as doubles only in official formats — singles is non-standard and rare. The enclosed court means long rallies are common, and the score often stays close.
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