Tennis Tournament Formats for 32 Players
Here's how different formats work with 32 players:
Single Elimination
Rounds
5
Total Matches
31
Byes
0
Est. Time (2 courts)
~12 hours
Double Elimination
Total Matches
62-63
Est. Time (2 courts)
~24 hours
Min Games per player
2
Assuming pro set format (first to 8 games), ~40-50 minutes per match.
How Many Byes for 32 Players?
With exactly 32 players, no byes are needed — every position in the bracket is filled. This is a perfect bracket size (32-slot draw), so every player plays in the first round.
Recommended Format for 32 Players
Single elimination with seeding and consolation. This is the standard format for USTA sectional and national events.
Other Tennis Bracket Sizes
32-Players Brackets in Other Sports
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