TPA - 2026

TPA EVENTS 2026

TPA Tournament Rule Book

Main Draw: 32 Couples Format (with Qualifiers)

1. Tournament Structure

• The official TPA tournament main draw consists of 32 couples.
  
  

• If the number of registered couples exceeds 32, the extra couples must compete in a qualification round.

  • 26 couples directly by TPA Points into the main draw

  • 2 couples wildcard

  • 4 qualifier winners advance to the main draw

  • Lucky Losers Draw (if needed)
    
    

• The number of couples advancing from the qualifiers will depend on the total number of entries.
  
  

General structure:

• Main Draw: 32 couples

• Qualifiers: Played when entries exceed 32 couples

• Advancing spots: Determined to complete the 32-couple main draw

2. Seeding System (Male Category)

The tournament uses a seeding system to ensure competitive balance.

Seed Positions in the Main Draw

• Seed 1: Placed at the top of the draw

• Seed 2: Placed at the bottom of the draw

• Seeds 3 and 4:

  • Randomly drawn to occupy:

    • Position 8, or

    • Position 9

Seeds 5 and Below

• Seeds 5 onward will be placed by lucky draw.

• Placement follows a top-to-bottom sequence in the draw.
  
  

3. Qualifying Rounds

• If the number of entries exceeds 32 couples, the lowest-ranked couples will enter the qualification phase.

• Qualifiers will compete for the available spots in the main draw.

• The number of qualifying rounds will depend on total registrations.
  Example:

• 40 registered couples:
  
  

  • 26 couples directly by TPA Points into the main draw

  • 2 couples wildcard

  • 4 qualifier winners advance to the main draw

  • Lucky Losers Draw (if needed)

4. BYE Allocation

If the main draw is not full, BYEs will be assigned according to seeding priority.

Order of BYE allocation:

1. First BYE → Seed 1

2. Second BYE → Seed 2

3. Third BYE → Seed 3

4. Fourth BYE → Seed 4

5. Continue in seed order if more BYEs are required
   
   

5. Draw Procedure

1. Seeds are determined based on the official TPA ranking.

2. Seeds 1 and 2 are placed directly in fixed positions.

3. Seeds 3 and 4 are drawn randomly into their designated positions.

4. Seeds 5 and below are drawn sequentially from top to bottom.

5. Remaining spots are filled by:

   • Direct entries (non-seeded couples)

   • Qualifier winners

   • Lucky Losers Draw.
     
     

6. Match Format (Standard TPA Format – unless otherwise announced)

• Matches are played in:

  • Best of 3 sets

  • FIP Standard scoring

7. General Regulations

• All players must respect TPA codes of conduct.

• Logos from other tours outside FIP & TPA will not be accepted.

• Match schedules will be published the day before.

• Late arrivals 15 minutes may result in walkover.

• Any dispute will be resolved by the Tournament Director.