There are 9 game formats for FFT-approved competitions in 2023: 

  •  A1 size:  3 sets to 6 games.
  •  A2 size:  3 sets to 6 games, decisive point.
  •  Size B1:  2 sets to 6 games; 3ᵉ set = super decisive game at 10 points.
  •  Size B2:  2 sets to 6 games, decisive point; 3ᵉ set = super decisive game at 10 points.
  •  C1 format:  2 sets to 4 games, deciding game at 4/4; 3ᵉ set = super decisive game at 10 points.
  •  C2 format:  2 sets at 4 games, decisive point, decisive game at 4/4; 3ᵉ set = super decisive game at 10 points.
  •  D1 format:  1 set at 9 games, decisive game at 7 points at 8/8.
  •  D2 format:  1 set at 9 games, decisive point, decisive game at 7 points at 8/8.
  •  E-format:  1 set to 10 points (format reserved for P 25 – See CDC Tournaments).

All matches, regardless of the format, will be counted at the same coefficient when calculating the ranking: coefficient 1.

 Youth competitions , in addition to the E format, will only use breakpoint formats.

 Minimum rest periods between two matches: 

  • 1h30 after a match in A1 or A2 format
  • 1 hour after a match in B1 or B2 format
  • 30 min after a match in C1, C2, D1 or D2 format
  • 15 min after three consecutive games in format E

If the referee agrees, the regular rest time may not be taken. In this case, the written agreement of the 4 players will be required, each having to sign the disclaimer with the same referee. The disclaimer form can be downloaded from the website fft.fr.

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.

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