Tennis Tournament Formats for 24 Players
Here's how different formats work with 24 players:
Single Elimination
Rounds
5
Total Matches
23
Byes
8
Est. Time (2 courts)
~9 hours
Double Elimination
Total Matches
46-47
Est. Time (2 courts)
~18 hours
Min Games per player
2
Assuming pro set format (first to 8 games), ~40-50 minutes per match.
How Many Byes for 24 Players?
With 24 players, your bracket will use a 32-player draw with 8 byes. The top 8 seeds receive first-round byes and advance directly to round 2.
This means 16 players play in the first round, while the top 8 seeds wait for round 2. Byes always go to the highest seeds — this is both a reward for higher ranking and ensures the bracket stays balanced.
Recommended Format for 24 Players
Single elimination with feed-in consolation, or group stage (6 groups of 4) into a bracket.
Other Tennis Bracket Sizes
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