What match formats are used at Masters tournaments?
Rule- South Africa
- Tennis South Africa
- ITF World Tennis Masters Tour
- Masters 30+
- Seniors tennis
- 2026
- Players
The tournament committee chooses the format for each event from the ITF's permitted list and must publish it on the fact sheet before the entry deadline.
Singles
| Grade | Best of 3 tie-break sets | 2 sets + 10-point match tie-break | 2 short sets + match tie-break |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | All ages except 80+ to 90+ | Only 80+ to 90+ | Not permitted |
| MT700 and MT1000 | All ages except 80+ to 90+ | Only 80+ to 90+, or 30+ to 45+ events played over 3 days or fewer | Not permitted |
| MT200 and MT400 | All ages except 80+ to 90+ | All ages | Not permitted |
| MT100 | All ages except 80+ to 90+ | All ages | 30+ to 60+ only, in events over 3 days or fewer |
Usually one singles match a day; up to two a day is allowed in some formats and grades for 30+ to 60+ events.
Doubles at MT700, MT1000 and World Championships: best of three tie-break sets (except 80+ to 90+) or two sets plus a 10-point match tie-break, with up to two doubles a day.
Added 22 Oct 2026