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How the game actually works

Learn it once.
Play it for life.

Breakers is tennis with the boring parts cut out. Best-of-three super tie-breaks, three power cards in your hand.

Start with the match
Best of 3 sets
First to 10 win by 2
3 cards one per set
Pools seeded by level
Super tie-break sets · First to 10, win by 2 · Double · Shield · Steal · Best of 3 · Pools that fit the field · Call your own lines     Super tie-break sets · First to 10, win by 2 · Double · Shield · Steal · Best of 3 · Pools that fit the field · Call your own lines     Super tie-break sets · First to 10, win by 2 · Double · Shield · Steal · Best of 3 · Pools that fit the field · Call your own lines     Super tie-break sets · First to 10, win by 2 · Double · Shield · Steal · Best of 3 · Pools that fit the field · Call your own lines    
01 · The match

Three sets. Each a super tie-break. Best of three.

10TO WIN

Set 1

Super tie-break to 10 points. Win by 2.

10TO WIN

Set 2

Same format. Every point counts.

10TO WIN

The Decider

If it goes the distance. One more set for the win.

10 ptsto take a set
+2win by two
2 setsto win
~25 mina whole match
02 · Your hand

Three cards. One per set. Play them right.

One card per set

Three sets, three chances. You can't stack two cards in the same set — make each one count.

Call it out loud

A card only counts if you announce it before the point starts. No silent plays, no take-backs.

Once each, per match

You get one Double, one Shield, one Steal for the whole match. They don't come back.

Same three cards for everyone. The edge is knowing when.
03 · The draw

Everyone plays real matches. Pools see to that.

04 · A point, replayed

Watch one set turn on a card.

Samuel Samuel
vs
Beau Beau
6 - 6

Decider locked at 6-all. Samuel steps up to serve.

05 · The unwritten rules, written

No umpires. Just good players.

Call your own lines

If you're not sure, the ball was in. Simple.

Announce your card

Say it loud before the serve. No silent plays.

Respect the schedule

Be on court 5 minutes before your match time.

Keep the score together

Both players track the score. Call it out after each point.

Win and lose well

Shake hands. Say good match. Mean it.

Bring the noise

Cheer. React. This isn't a library, it's a tournament.

06 · What you play for

Win the night. Bank the gear.

Official equipment partner
2nd ฿3,000 Wilson voucher
Champion ฿5,000 Wilson voucher
3rd ฿2,000 Wilson voucher

Got questions?

How long does a Breakers match last?+

There is no fixed time limit. Each match is played as best-of-three super tie-break sets, so duration depends on the score and how close the match gets.

What level do I need to play?+

Breakers tournaments welcome all levels. We organize divisions based on skill level (UTR or self-assessed) so every match is competitive and fun.

Are power cards mandatory?+

Power cards are a core part of the Breakers format. The standard cards are Double, Steal, and Shield.

Where are Breakers tournaments held?+

Currently in Bangkok, Thailand. We're expanding to other cities in Southeast Asia through our ambassador program.

How is Breakers different from regular tennis?+

Same court, same rackets, same strokes. The difference is the format: BO3 super tie-break sets, strategic power cards, and a community-first atmosphere.

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