What happens if I'm late for my match?

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Accepted Answer

Check in at the tournament desk before your scheduled match time. You haven't "arrived" until you've checked in at the designated place, properly dressed, equipped and ready to play; in doubles, both partners must be there (USTA Reg. IV.A.2; Table 16).

Lateness penalties for best-of-three matches, including those with a match tiebreak instead of a third set (Table 16):

Late by	Penalty
5 minutes or less	Loss of toss + 1 game
5:01 to 10 minutes	Loss of toss + 2 games
10:01 to 15 minutes	Loss of toss + 3 games
More than 15 minutes	Default

Short-set and short pro-set formats have smaller penalties (maximum 2 games). Being late back after a 10-minute rest period is a game penalty for up to 5 minutes, and a default after that. A default for late arrival adds 1 suspension point; a no-show default adds 5 (Table 17).