How many matches can a player play per day in a padel tournament?

When a player registers for a padel tournament approved by the French Tennis Federation, the question of number of matches per day is governed by strict regulations. These rules take into account the game format used in order to preserve the physical integrity of players while allowing the competition to run smoothly.

Up to 2 matches per day

All formats are allowed (from the classic A1 format with 3 sets to short F-type formats).
The organizer can freely choose the formats.

3 matches per day

The player can dispute 2 matches maximum in A1 or A2 format (classic long format).
The 3rd match will have to be played in a shorter format.

4 matches per day

Limited to 2 matches maximum in A1 or A2 format ,
et 3 matches maximum in B1 or B2 format .

5 matches per day

No matches allowed in A1 or A2 format (3 classic sets).
The player will be able to play up to 3 matches maximum in B1 or B2 format (2 sets + super tie-break).

6 matches per day

Only the short formats are authorized: C1, C2, D1 or D2 (4 or 9 game sets, with quick tie-breaks).

7 matches per day or more

Only possible within the framework of P25 tournaments organized over an evening or half-day .
Authorized formats: E or F (super tie-break or 1 very short set).
The player will not be able to compete only 2 matches in C1, C2, D1 or D2 format .

Why these limits?

These restrictions aim to:

Protecting the health of players
Avoid the risk of injury
Allow reasonable sequences in tables
Adapt formats to the available time (evening, full day or weekend)

In Summary

Number of matches/day	Authorized formats
2	All formats
3	Max 2 A1 or A2 matches
4	Max 2 A1/A2 + max 3 B1/B2
5	None A1/A2 + max 3 B1/B2
6	Only C1, C2, D1 or D2
7 or more	P25 tournament only / Formats E or F + max 2 C/D

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.