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Padel Americano tournament: how it works
In an Americano tournament partners change every round and the standings are individual: each player accumulates the points from the matches they play, and whoever scores the most wins.
Updated October 4, 2026 · by Kharonte Studio
How to run one
- Pick the players: with a multiple of 4 everyone plays every round; with any other number some players rest in turn.
- Decide the match format before starting (for example a fixed number of points or a fixed time) and tell everyone.
- Each round players pair up on a rotation and the pairs face each other on the available courts.
- After each match everyone adds the points scored by their pair; the standings are individual.
Example: 8 players, 2 courts, 7 rounds
With 8 players (A–H) a circle rotation gives every player every other player as a partner exactly once over 7 rounds. A valid schedule:
| Round | Court 1 | Court 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A+H vs B+G | C+F vs D+E |
| 2 | A+G vs H+F | B+E vs C+D |
| 3 | A+F vs G+E | H+D vs B+C |
| 4 | A+E vs F+D | G+C vs H+B |
| 5 | A+D vs E+C | F+B vs G+H |
| 6 | A+C vs D+B | E+H vs F+G |
| 7 | A+B vs C+H | D+G vs E+F |
Sample schedule using letters instead of names.
Americano vs Mexicano
In Mexicano, later pairings depend on the current standings, so players of a similar level face each other. In Americano the rotation is set from the start and does not depend on results.
Frequently asked questions
How many players do you need for an Americano?
At least 4. With multiples of 4 everyone plays each round; with other numbers some rest.
How is the winner decided?
The player with the most individual points after all rounds.
Are Americano and Mexicano the same?
No: Americano uses a fixed rotation, Mexicano uses the standings to decide pairings.