The sport • The federation • The tour

About Padel

Padel is a fast, social racket sport played in doubles on an enclosed court, combining elements of tennis and squash. RPT exists to organize competition, build community, and keep rankings consistent and transparent.

A quick primer

What makes padel different

Padel is easy to start and hard to master. The court walls keep points alive, which rewards positioning, teamwork, and decision-making more than pure power. The doubles-first format also makes the sport social by design.

Whether you play for fun or competition, the same fundamentals matter: serve/return quality, controlled volleys, smart lobs, and clear communication with your partner.

Padel at a glance

Basics

Players

2 vs 2 (most common)

Doubles format emphasizes patterns, communication, and shot selection.

Court

20m × 10m, enclosed

Glass and mesh walls are part of the game after the bounce.

Serve

Underhand + one bounce

Below waist height, cross-court into the service box.

Scoring

Tennis-style games

Sets and tie-breaks depend on the tournament format.

20×10

Court size

Compact court means more volleys, more tactics, and faster learning.

2v2

Team game

Patterns and coordination often beat raw power and risky shots.

Walls

Unique rallies

Use the glass to defend, reset points, and turn defense into attack.

15/30

Familiar scoring

Tennis-style scoring, with match formats depending on the event.

Structure matters

Federation & tour roles

A federation sets standards and ensures integrity. A tour turns that structure into a consistent season: events, categories, results, and rankings you can trust.

The federation

A federation creates the “rules of the road” for competitive play — from eligibility and categories to disciplinary policies and event standards. It protects fairness, improves consistency, and helps grow the sport responsibly.

Integrity

Regulations, officials, and transparent processes for disputes.

Methodology

Clear rules for rankings, categories, and updates across the season.

RPT Padel Tour

The tour connects clubs and players through a shared calendar of events. Tournament results contribute to standings and help build a coherent competitive story across Romania.

One public place to browse events, register, and follow schedules (when published).

Consistent categories so players can compete at the right level and progress confidently.

Rankings that reward performance and create meaningful seeding across events.

Players

Train, compete, improve

Build a routine and show up consistently. Track your results, learn patterns, and play with a partner you trust.

Clubs

Host great events

Standard formats, clear scheduling, and good communication create better player experiences and stronger local scenes.

Community

Make it welcoming

Fair play, respectful calls, and support for new players help the sport grow sustainably.