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Rulebook

RULEBOOK

The official rules and regulations governing Melbourne's Fastest Serve competitions.

Serve Measurement

  1. 01All serves are measured using Tennis Lab Hawk-Eye technology, calibrated before each session.
  2. 02Only valid serves (landing in the service box) count toward rankings and draw results.
  3. 03Faults are recorded but do not count toward a player's fastest serve.
  4. 04Serves marked "under review" will not appear on public rankings until verified by an official.

Rankings & Points

  1. 01Ranking points are earned per event based on placement, event tier, and record bonuses.
  2. 02The best 6 event results within a rolling 12-month period count toward a player's ranking.
  3. 03Tier multipliers: Major (1.0x), Open (0.75x), Club (0.5x), Qualifier (0.25x).
  4. 04Bonuses: Personal best (+50), Division record (+100), Overall record (+150).

Draw Format

  1. 01Seedings are based on entry order — first come, first served. The earlier you register, the higher your seed.
  2. 02Draws use a Monrad seeding system — seeded athletes are placed to avoid early matchups.
  3. 03Progression is determined by highest valid verified serve speed, not match score.
  4. 04Tie-break order: highest serve, second-highest, third-highest, sudden-death, official decision.
  5. 05Verified winners automatically advance to the next round. Unverified results never advance.

Event Day

  1. 01Gates open at 4:30 PM. Competition runs from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
  2. 02Present your QR code at the check-in desk on arrival.
  3. 03Each athlete receives 3 serve attempts per event (configurable per division).
  4. 04Wilson demo racquets are available for all players on event day.

Registration & Waiver

  1. 01Registration is completed online with secure payment before the entry closing date.
  2. 02Entry fees are non-refundable except in the case of event cancellation.
  3. 03All participants must accept the waiver and event rules before competing.
  4. 04The administrator's decision on all matters is final.

Code of Conduct

  1. 01All athletes must follow instructions from event officials at all times.
  2. 02Respect for fellow competitors, officials, and equipment is mandatory.
  3. 03Unsporting conduct may result in disqualification at the official's discretion.
  4. 04Participants consent to their results being displayed publicly on the MFS platform.
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