Mexicano
After round one, pairs come from the standings: the ones on top play each other.
- From 4 players
- 2 courts
- Fixed total 24
Free, no account. Works offline.
How it’s played
Like the Americano, but pairs depend on how you’re doing: the ones on top play each other. It rewards consistency and keeps matches close.
Pairings
The first round is random (or seeded by level). From the second, the standings are sorted and play goes in blocks of four: the top four on court 1, the next on court 2. Inside the block you pick the formula: 1+2 against 3+4 (the classic), 1+4 against 2+3 (closer) or 1+3 against 2+4. A pair can repeat if the standings call for it.
Sit-outs
If not everyone fits on court, sit-outs are shared out: between whoever has sat out most and whoever has sat out least, there is never more than one round of difference. You can compensate whoever sits out (see “Sit-outs and compensation”).
Scoring
By default, a fixed total of 24 points (16, 21 or 32 also work): a court’s score always adds up to that total, so you enter one number and the other fills itself in. Every player earns their pair’s points.
When to use it
A regular group that wants close matches and a ranking that reflects the day’s results, not the luck of the draw.
How to run it in Scorium
- Open Scorium and start a new tournament.
- Pick Mexicano, then add the players.
- Set the courts and how matches are scored, and start: Scorium draws every round and keeps the score and the clock.
Free, no account. Works offline.