In the team tournament, all team matches are played using the 7-point intercollegiate format, consisting of three doubles pro-sets collectively worth one point followed by six best-of-three-sets singles matches each worth a point. Because of the tournament format, once the doubles point is decided, teams should commence singles play immediately, abandoning the remaining doubles pro-set, if necessary. Once the team result is decided, the remaining singles matches may be abandoned. Singles matches in which the first two sets are split shall be finished with a super-tiebreak in lieu of the third set. For more information about this format, click here.
    Doubles and singles play commences with a “hot start,” with a spin of the racquet and the first serve of the match. Players and doubles teams should not expect to warm up with their opponents before starting each match.

Hot start. Players should be prepared to warm up for all matches with teammates, then after doubles introductions spin the racquet and immediately serve to begin the first point without further warm up. Once the doubles point is decided, singles matches must begin promptly. Players may take up to three minutes to warm up if they have not just finished playing doubles.