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Doubles Tiebreak Serving Order: Remember 1-2-2
The first server serves one point, then each server serves two points, continuing the order already established in the set.
Start with this check
Under score pressure, tracking both serving order and changes of ends often creates confusion in recreational matches.
Try these steps in order
- The player due to serve next in the set serves the first point of the tiebreak.
- Beginning with the next server on the opposing team, each player then serves two consecutive points in order.
- In a standard tiebreak, change ends after the prescribed number of points and confirm the order before starting.
Bottom line
A doubles tiebreak does not create a new order; it continues the set's serving order in a 1-2-2 rhythm.
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