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How amateur tennis tournaments work: knockout, round robin and compass draws, seeds and byes, match scoring, and what to expect on your first tournament day.

Super tie-break rules in plain English: first to 10 points, win by two, who serves when, when players change ends, plus doubles order and simple strategy.

Tennis doubles rules in plain English: how the serving and receiving order works, when the alleys are in play, tie-breaks, lets, and common arguments settled.

Tennis doubles strategy for club players: the four formations, where to stand on serve and return, when to poach, and how to talk so you win more points.

Mixed doubles tennis explained: how the rules and scoring work, where to stand, how to share the court with a partner, and tactics that win at club level.