Padel borrows tennis point values but changes two things that decide how long a match runs: the golden point at deuce and the optional super-tiebreak as a deciding set. This calculator applies the official WPT and FIP rules so your scorecard is always correct, whichever options your league uses.
How it works
A game is won at four points (15, 30, 40, game). At 40-40 the behaviour depends on the golden-point toggle:
golden point ON -> 40-40 = sudden death, next point wins the game
golden point OFF -> 40-40 = deuce, win by two (advantage)A set is the first team to six games with a two-game lead, with a seven-point tiebreak at 6-6. If the deciding super-tiebreak option is on, reaching one set all triggers a first-to-10 tiebreak (win by two) that settles the match instead of a full third set.
Padel scoring versus tennis: the key differences
Padel uses the same 15/30/40/game point notation and the same set structure (first to 6 games by 2) as tennis, but two rules are typically different in modern padel:
| Rule | Tennis (standard) | Padel (WPT/FIP) |
|---|---|---|
| At deuce (40-40) | Advantage — win by two | Golden point — one sudden-death point |
| Receiver’s side | Not specified at deuce | Receiver chooses which side at golden point |
| Deciding set | Full third set | Super-tiebreak (first to 10, win by 2) |
| Tiebreak at 6-6 | First to 7 (win by 2) | First to 7 (win by 2) — same as tennis |
The golden point has been standard on the professional padel circuit (World Padel Tour, now Premier Padel) since the rules were codified by the International Padel Federation (FIP). Many amateur leagues and clubs have adopted it for the same reason the pro circuit did: it limits how long a game can last and keeps match duration predictable.
When is the super-tiebreak used?
The super-tiebreak (also called a match tiebreak or champion tiebreak) is a first-to-10-points tiebreak, won by a two-point margin, played as a substitute for a full deciding third set. It is widely used in:
- Club and recreational leagues where court time is limited and matches need to fit a schedule.
- Doubles tournaments where organizers want consistent match lengths across multiple courts.
- Social padel where a full third set would extend the game beyond a comfortable session.
In the professional game, a full third set is played, not a super-tiebreak. Toggle the option to match whichever format your tournament uses.
Using the calculator
Click the point button for the winning team after each rally. The tracker automatically applies the golden-point rule at 40-40 (when enabled), advances the set when a game is completed, plays a seven-point tiebreak at 6-6 within a set, and at one set all either triggers the super-tiebreak or continues to a third set depending on your choice. The reset button clears the scorecard for a new match while keeping your configured options.