In professional tennis, men typically play best-of-five sets in Grand Slam tournaments and best-of-three sets in most other tournaments. Women generally play best-of-three sets in all tournaments. The first player or team to win the specified number of sets wins the match.
Here’s a breakdown:
Men’s Matches:
- Grand Slam tournaments (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open): Best-of-five sets.
- Other ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) tournaments: Best-of-three sets.
Women’s Matches:
- Grand Slam tournaments: Best-of-three sets.
- Other WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) tournaments: Best-of-three sets.
In each set, the player or team must win at least six games, with a margin of at least two games over their opponent. If the set reaches a 6-6 tie, a tiebreaker is usually played to determine the winner of the set. The rules can vary slightly in certain situations or in specific tournaments, so it’s always good to check the specific rules for the event you are interested in.
