Regulations

📍 Quick Section Jump:
1. FriendlyCup Goals & Objectives 2.1. Calibration of New Players (Placement Phase) 🔰 2.2. Starting Points Distribution 2.3. Match Points (Standard Mode) 2.4. Activity Bonuses 2.5. Inactivity Penalties 💡 Calculation Examples 3. FriendlyCup Match Rules
1. FriendlyCup Goals & Objectives
2. FriendlyCup Terms & Conditions
2.1. Calibration of New Players (Placement Phase) 🔰 First 5 Matches

New players are registered in the system automatically when submitting their first played match, starting with a balance of 0 points and a 5-match calibration counter.

  • Win Against a Higher-Ranked Opponent (Direct Jump): The newcomer directly inherits the opponent's points:
    • For a 2:0 or 1-set match win — receives 100% of opponent's points.
    • For a 2:1 set win — receives 95% of opponent's points.
  • Win Against an Equal or Lower-Ranked Opponent: Standard victory points are awarded (from +20 to +35 points).
  • Loss During Calibration: The newcomer's points are protected and will not decrease. +10 points are awarded for participation (or +20 points for a 1:2 score).

ℹī¸ After the 5th match, calibration is complete and the player transitions to standard league rules.

2.2. Starting Points Distribution (Starting Capital)

For existing league players, starting points are distributed on a regressive scale (in step tiers):

  • Top Tier (Ranks 1–10): 2000 down to 1550 pts step 50
  • Strong Tier (Ranks 11–40): 1520 down to 940 pts step 20
  • Mid Tier (Ranks 41–100): 930 down to 340 pts step 10
  • Lower Tier (Ranks 101–170+): 335 down to 50 pts step 5
2.3. Match Points (Standard Mode)

Starting from the 6th match, points are calculated based on result and match format:

Match Format Winner Loser
2:0 (Straight Sets) +35 pts (+10 play, +25 win) +10 pts (+10 play)
2:1 (3 Sets Win) +30 pts (+10 play, +20 win) +20 pts (+10 play, +10 heart bonus đŸ”Ĩ)
1 Set (Single Set Match) +20 pts (+5 play, +15 win) +5 pts (+5 play)
Rating Difference Bonus (Upset ⚡):
  • Difference under 200 pts: +10 pts
  • Difference 200–500 pts: +25 pts
  • Difference over 500 pts (upset!): +50 pts
2.4. Activity Bonuses (Win Streaks & Regularity)
  • Win Streak: 3 consecutive wins — +10 | 5 consecutive wins — +30
  • "Activity Package" (Monthly match volume):
    • 3+ matches: +10 pts
    • 5+ matches: +30 pts
    • 7+ matches: +50 pts
    • 10+ matches: +70 pts
2.5. Inactivity Penalties (Deductions)

The 30-day rule applies. Minimum activity requirement: at least 1 match per month.
If 0 matches are played — -50 pts is deducted at the end of the month.

💡 Calculation Examples in Action

1. Calibration match: Newcomer (0 pts) vs Top Player (1200 pts):

  • Newcomer wins 2:0: makes a direct jump and immediately receives 1200 pts!
  • Newcomer loses 1:2: receives +20 pts (for participation and taking a set).

2. Regular match: Player A (800 pts) vs Player B (1100 pts):

  • Player A wins 2:0: +10 (play) + 25 (win) + 25 (upset) = +60 pts.
  • Player A loses 1:2: +10 (play) + 10 (heart bonus đŸ”Ĩ) = +20 pts.
2.6. The ranking table updates automatically after each recorded match.
2.7. The leaderboard is finalized on the last day of each calendar month.
2.8. Participants retrieve opponent contact details on www.tennisfriends.az or via WhatsApp and coordinate match schedules independently.
2.9. After agreeing on match details, one participant must enter the date, time, venue, and opponent on www.friendlycup.az or www.tennisfriends.az.
2.10. All official information is published on the website and in the main WhatsApp group.
2.11. Daily match schedules are posted in the WhatsApp group and on the website.
2.12. Matches can be played on any court suitable for tennis.
2.13. After the match, the winner is required to record the exact score on the website.
2.14. The monthly participation fee is 30 AZN.
3. FriendlyCup Match Rules
3.1. Matches are played to 2 winning sets (2:0; 2:1) or as 1 single set by mutual agreement.
3.2. At 1:1 in sets, by mutual agreement, a deciding super tie-break to 10 points may be played instead of a full third set.