Amendments of Rules w.e.f 01 Jan 2024

Amendments of Rules w.e.f 01 Jan 2024

General

Match Format:

Singles Qualifying (Juniors and Pro level) – All Qualifying matches should be of three sets, with two (2) tie-break sets, and one match tiebreak game (10 points) if the score becomes 1 set all to decide the match. Normal scoring format to be used after deuces.

Singles Main Draw (Juniors and Pro level) – Best of 3 Tie Break sets.

Doubles Draw (Juniors and Pro level) – All double matches, should be of three sets, with two (2) tie-break sets, and one match tiebreak game (10 points) if the score becomes one set all to decide the match. No ad scoring will be used.

Juniors

Ball Rule

Super Series, National Series, and Nationals

Balls: ITF-approved balls should be used. In Qualifying events, there shall be a minimum of three new balls for each new match. In Main Draw matches, 03 new Balls are to be provided for each match. For the semi-finals and finals, 03 new balls must be provided before the start of the 3rd set.

Practice balls – a minimum of 3 once used balls of playable condition must be provided to the players against a refundable deposit.

Talent Series and Championship Series

Balls: ITF-approved balls should be used. It is suggested that new balls should be given for every Main Draw match (3 Balls).

Qualifying matches should be played with new balls as far as possible.

Extensive Heat Conditions during the peak summer season.

For the safety of the players and officials, it is recommended to implement a heat rule in case of extreme heat conditions. The referee is responsible for implementing the heat rule. In case, the heat rule is implemented, there would be a break of 10 minutes before the start of the 3rd set. The heat rule is applicable for the Singles matches only.

During the 10 minutes heat break, players are allowed to leave the court and use the toilets.

No coaching, medical treatment, interaction with parents/ coaches/ friends will be allowed.

Pro Circuit

Ball Rule: In Main Draw matches, there should be a ball change before the start of the 3rd set.

Late Withdrawals: Two Late withdrawals in a year are allowed and on the third late withdrawal, 15 Points will be deducted.

No Show: 10 points will be deducted on every No Show.