By Yves Richel ·
In Round Robin, you set up fixed pairs at the start. Each pair plays every other pair exactly once — the schedule is generated automatically with the circle method. No luck of the draw, no early eliminations: the winner has proven themselves against the full field.
How does the Round Robin format work?
Set up pairs
Define fixed pairs before the tournament starts. Partners stay together for the whole event.
Every pair vs every pair
The schedule ensures every pair faces every other pair exactly once. With 4 pairs that's 6 matches, with 8 pairs it's 28.
Final standings
Teams are ranked by wins, then point difference. The team with the best record wins the tournament.
What are the rules of the Round Robin format?
- Fixed pairs — partners don't rotate.
- Every pair plays every other pair exactly once.
- Standings based on wins, then point difference.
- Schedule auto-generated from pair count and court count.
When is the Round Robin format the right choice?
Best for fixed pairs who want a fair, full-field competition. Ideal for club championships, league qualifiers, and any event with enough time to play all matchups. Works with 4–12 pairs.
Best for: 4–12 pairs players