Dubai Open of Padel 2026 — Order of Play
Court schedule, match ordering, and scheduled session start times for upcoming tournament fixtures.
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium — Center Court
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium — Court 1 (Show Court)
When a game reaches 40-40, receiver pair chooses which side serves. The winner of this single sudden-death point wins the game.
All matches are played to the best of 3 tie-break sets. At 6-6 in any set, a 7-point tie-break decides the winner.
Players are entitled to a minimum 90-minute rest interval between qualifying and main draw sessions.
How is the daily order of play determined at Dubai Open of Padel 2026?
The daily order of play is released every evening by the tournament referee following the completion of all active court matches, factoring in required player rest periods and broadcast television slots.
What match rules and scoring format are used on court?
All main draw matches are contested in a best-of-three sets format with standard 6-6 tie-breaks (first to 7 points by 2). In accordance with FIP regulations, all games reaching 40-40 are decided by a Golden Point (Punto de Oro).
What happens if a match is delayed or runs unusually long?
Subsequent matches on that specific court follow a "Followed By" schedule, initiating with a mandatory 15-minute court resurfacing and warm-up buffer after the preceding match concludes.