Conditions and Rules King of Kings and Queen of Queens Tour (GRAND EVENT)
by VALSOLO Tour
A GRAND Tour Event
Rules and conditions apply to all grand tours across the world
Full Tournament Overview
Event Name: King of Kings and Queen of Queens GRAND Tour
Affiliation: Part of the VALSOLO Tour
Total Duration: 16 Days
Play Days: 12 (group stage)
Play Format: Court King/Queen play during group stage
Rest Days: 2 (Day 13 & Day 15)
Play Format: Best-of-three full sets during knockout and finals
Participants: 240 players (forming 120 teams) expected
Group Distribution:
4 Groups: Group A, B, C, D
30 Teams per group
Total: 120 Teams
Finals Distribution:
4 Top teams from each group
2 Top teams from semi – finals
Awards:
Daily meals: For all participants that day
Formal dinner: At the end of the tour (Day 16)
To honour the unique competitive spirit and elevate the experience for all participants, the VALSOLO Tour will host separate tours for Men (KING) and Women (QUEEN). Each division will follow the same prestigious format, structure, and schedule – ensuring equal recognition, elite standards of play, and a distinct crown for the reigning champions of both the Men’s and Women’s circuits.
Detailed Tournament Rules and Conditions
Group Stage Format Overview – 3 Heats (rounds)
Each group competes in 3 Heats (rounds):
Heat 1:
Day 1: Group A
Day 2: Group B
Day 3: Group C
Day 4: Group D
Heat 2:
Day 5: Group A
Day 6: Group B
Day 7: Group C
Day 8: Group D
Heat 3:
Day 9: Group A
Day 10: Group B
Day 11: Group C
Day 12: Group D
Group Structure & Playing Schedule
Each group (A, B, C, D) will be divided into 3 sessions of 10 teams per session:
Session 1: 10 teams will play from 10:00 to 11:50
Session 2: 10 teams will play from 12:00 to 13:50
Session 3: 10 teams will play from 14:00 to 15:50
In the event of heightened interest and additional team registrations, the number of participating teams per session shall be gracefully adjusted to ensure equitable distribution across all scheduled sessions. Should demand require, a Session 4 will be introduced, with its play window elegantly set from 16:00 to 17:50, maintaining the tour’s commitment to fairness, balance, and a seamless competitive experience.
Conversely, should the number of registered teams fall below expectations, the distribution of participants across each group and session will be thoughtfully refined to preserve competitive integrity and balance. In such cases, sessions may be reduced or consolidated accordingly, while ensuring that every match retains the elevated standard, flow, and prestige synonymous with a GRAND Tour Event by VALSOLO Tour.
Matchmaking System
Heat 1: Teams play opponents randomly assigned
Heat 2: Matchups based on points earned in Hit 1
Heat 3: Matchups based on cumulative points from Hits 1 & 2
Scoring Basis: Total games won, not just match outcomes
Court King Play Format for group plays
Overview
Signature play court King format used during group heats
Each session lasts 1 hour and 50 minutes
Uses 5 courts (with the number of courts adaptable if required, as per Group Structure section above) simultaneously
Gameplay Rules:
Start & Whistle System:
Golden Ball Rule:
During Court King Play games (not tie-breakers), if the game score reaches 40–40 (deuce), a Golden Ball rule applies:
A single deciding point will be played to determine the winner of the game.
No two-point advantage is required.
The receiving team chooses which player will receive the serve.
The winner of the Golden Ball wins the game.
Court Movement Rules:
Winners move up one court (to a lower number)
Losers move down one court (to a higher number)
E.g., Court 2:
Winner → Court 1
Loser → Court 3
Court shifts occur repeatedly throughout the sessions
Final Standings:
Last court positions at session’s end determine rankings:
Court 1: Winner = 1st place, Loser = 2nd place
Court 2: 3rd & 4th place
Court 3: 5th & 6th place
Down to Court 5
Point Allocation (End of Session):
At the conclusion of the 1 hour and 50 minutes, the following additional points are awarded:
1st place: 50 points
2nd place: 25 points
3rd place: 10 points
4th place: 5 points
These points are added to team’s GRAND Tour Event overall result and contribute to team’s GRAND Tour Event Ranking.
Tie-Break Procedure After Heat 3:
In the event that two or more teams finish Heat 3 with an equal number of total points, on the same day those teams shall engage in a single, decisive game to determine final placement. This one game, a tie-break game will follow traditional scoring and must be won with a two-point advantage.
If the game reaches 40–40 (deuce), play continues until one team wins two consecutive points, thereby securing victory.
The winner of this tie-break game will be awarded the higher placement and, where applicable, progress to the Knockout Stage.
Team’s Availability & Attendance Rules – Group Stage
Once entered into the tour, teams must be available:
Daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (or later depending on the scheduled session amount (read: Group Structure & Playing Schedule) for details information.)
All players must arrive at least 20 minutes before their scheduled match
Delay Penalty System:
If one or both team members are not present at the official start time:
The opposing team will automatically receive 2 points (2 games) for every 5 minutes of delay
This is based on the tour’s point system, where games won = ranking points
If a team fails to start playing within 15 minutes, the match may be declared forfeited at the discretion of the organizers (on case by case basis)
Chronic lateness may result in disqualification from the current tour without a refund
Knockout Stage Format Overview – (Semi-Finals & Finals):
Overview
Day 14: Semi-Finals
Top 4 teams from each group qualifies
Winners → Final, Losers → 3rd Place Match
Day 16: Finals
1st and 3rd Place matches
The first team to win two sets claims victory.
If both teams win one set each, a decisive third set will be played.
In the event of a 6–6 tie in any of the sets played, a tiebreak to 7 points will be held, with a minimum two-point advantage required to win.
Traditional Scoring Applies Within Each Set for Each Game:
Matches will follow the full tournament scoring format. If the game score reaches 40–40 (deuce), play continues until one team wins two consecutive points, thus securing the game. No sudden-death or golden point rules apply—only classic, refined competitive tennis.Important Note:
In the Knockout Stage, the winners are determined strictly by the match result – that is, by winning two out of three sets. The number of games won during the match will be recorded and used solely for GRAND Tour Event Ranking purposes. No additional bonus points (such as those awarded in Court King Play) will be applied. This ensures a clear distinction between match victory and ranking progression, maintaining both competitive clarity and the prestige of the knockout phase.
Matchmaking System
The semi-final matchups are determined based on the total points earned by the 1st place teams in each group:
The highest-scoring 1st place team will be paired with the second-highest.
The third-highest will face the fourth-highest.
E.g., If Group C’s winner has the most points and Group A’s winner has the second-most (based on point ranking order), then:
Group C vs Group A
Group B vs Group D
Playing Schedule
Day 14 – Semi-Finals:
Semi-Final 1: 12:00 (Midday)
Semi-Final 2: 15:00
Day 16 – Finals:
Third Place Final: 12:00 (Midday)
Grand Final (1st Place): 15:00
Warm-Up: Each team will have 10 minutes of warm-up before the start of the match.
Teams’ Availability & Attendance Rules – Knockout Stage
In addition to Team Availability & Attendance Rules from Group stage to uphold the prestige, precision, and fairness of the Knockout Stage, following strict attendance regulations are enforced for all semi-final and final matches.
Arrival Requirements:
All participating teams must be present and ready to play at least 20 minutes before the scheduled start of their match.
Punctual presence ensures proper warm-up, officiating setup, and flow of the match day experience.
Penalties for Delay:
For every 5 minutes of delay past the scheduled match time, the opposing team will be awarded 2 games.
This rule will be enforced up to a maximum of 30 minutes after the scheduled match start.
Late Arrival Consequences:
If a team arrives 30 minutes late, the match will be considered forfeited by the late team.
The opposing team will be awarded a full victory and will advance to the next round (e.g., to the Grand Final or be awarded First Place, depending on the stage).
Awards & Placement
At the conclusion of a GRAND Tour Event by VALSOLO Tour the top five teams from each group – Group A, B, C, and D – will be recognized and awarded for their exceptional performance. These 20 teams (5 per group) will be included in a GRAND Tour Event Ranking and eligible to compete in the end-of-year The ELITE GRAND Finals Tour by VALSOLO Tour, but no longer eligible to participate in future GRAND Tour Event held in that same location for the ongoing year.
Allowing new teams to emerge and ensuring inclusivity within the local padel and tennis community. For detailed information please read (VALSOLO Tour ranking rules) in www.valsolotour.com/rankingrules.
Sponsor-provided awards for the top 5 teams per group
Fixed value guarantee
Official VALSOLO Tour GRAND Trophies for the top 4 teams
Official VALSOLO Tour GRAND Medals for teams ranked 5 to 20
Top Placement Awards
The top teams from each group (1st place in Group A, B, C, and D) advances to the Knockout Stage and competes for the overall championship and the following luxury awards:
🥈 2nd Place Overall
Luxury Holiday or Airfare Package
or Prize Money up to €2,500
Official VALSOLO Tour GRAND Trophy
🥉 3rd Place Overall
Luxury Watches
or Prize Money up to €1,000
Official VALSOLO Tour GRAND Trophy
🏅 4th Place Overall
Premium Sports Equipment
or Prize Money up to €500
Official VALSOLO Tour GRAND Trophy
Group Awards (Top 5 Per Group excluding 1st place winners)
Each group’s top five teams (ranked 2nd – 5th) will:
Will be officially ranked within the GRAND Tour Event Ranking and gain access to the end-of-year The ELITE GRAND Finals Tour by VALSOLO Tour
Receive sponsor-provided prizes, which may include sports gear, branded apparel, accessories, merchandise, or experience-based rewards
Be honoured for their performance and commitment
🏅 Teams ranked 5th to 20th overall will also receive an official VALSOLO Tour GRAND Medals, commemorating their achievement and competitive excellence.
📌 Important Notice:
All awards are presented by VALSOLO Tour officials, sponsors and partners.
While the form of the award (e.g., cash prize, holiday, or physical goods) is subject to sponsor discretion,
Substitutions maybe allowed in format, but not in value.
For the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Places.
🏆 Award Ceremony, Dinner & After Party
At 18:00 on Day 16, following the conclusion of the Final Matches, the VALSOLO Tour will host an exclusive Award-Giving Ceremony.
This special evening will include:
Official recognition and award presentations for top-ranked teams
Formal dinner featuring fine cuisine and drinks
A lively after-party with music, socializing, and networking
Opportunities to exchange experiences, share reflections on the tour, and enjoy respectful conversations among players, sponsors, and organizers
The evening is designed to celebrate excellence, unity, and the vibrant spirit of the VALSOLO tour community – we aim to achieve a perfect closing for a world-class tournament.
General Responsibilities & Court Conduct
The VALSOLO Tour is committed to delivering a refined, respectful, and safe environment for all players, spectators, and staff. To ensure this standard is upheld, the following responsibilities and conduct expectations apply to all individuals who enter the court premises – whether as participants or spectators.
Assumption of Responsibility:
All persons entering the court area do so at their own risk.
The VALSOLO Tour, its organizers, affiliates, and partners hold no liability for any injuries, accidents, or health-related issues that may occur on the court or within the venue.
Each participant and spectator accept full responsibility for their personal safety and wellbeing while on-site.
2. Code of Conduct for Participants:
All players must maintain professional, respectful behaviour on and off the court.
Unsportsmanlike conduct, verbal abuse, or any action compromising the integrity of the game may result in penalties or disqualification at the discretion of the tournament officials.
Code of Conduct for Spectators:
Spectators are expected to observe the matches in a calm and respectful manner.
Cheering is welcome, but shouting, interference, or any disruption that may distract or compromise gameplay will not be tolerated.
Regardless of team affiliation, respect for all players and officials is mandatory.
Failure to comply with these responsibilities and codes of conduct may result in removal from the venue and potential exclusion from future events.
The VALSOLO Tour thanks you for upholding these principles as we celebrate the sport of padel in a spirit of fairness, luxury, and camaraderie.
Conditions and Rules approved by VALSOLO Tour management team