The Rackt Blog

Formats, rankings, and settling arguments with data.

• How to Run a Tennis Ladder With Friends (That Survives Past Week Three)

  A practical guide to starting a tennis or padel ladder with your friend group: rules, ranking systems, and why most ladders die — plus how to keep yours alive.

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• Padel ELO Ratings Explained: How the Number That Ends Arguments Actually Works

  How ELO ratings work in padel and tennis: expected outcomes, upsets, score margins, and how to track a real ELO ranking for your own group.

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• King of the Court Padel: Rules, Rotations, and Why Someone Always Refuses to Leave

  King of the Court padel rules explained: winners hold the court, losers queue. Group sizes, rotations, scoring, and how to keep the session fair.

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• Americano vs Mexicano Padel: Which Format Actually Fits Your Group

  Americano and Mexicano use the same scoring but pair players differently. Here's how each works and which one to pick for your group's skill mix.

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• Americano Padel: Rules, Scoring & How to Run One That Doesn't Descend Into Chaos

  How Americano padel works: rules, point-per-rally scoring, rotations for 8–16 players, and how to run a smooth Americano night with your group.

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