Rules of the challenge ladder:  You may challenge any player up to two spots ahead of you only!  In other words, if you are ranked #4, you may only challenge as high as #2.  If you win that challenge match, you may then challenge the next highest player.  The loser of the challenge match will drop to the space directly below the winner if the winner was the player who was in the lower spot prior to the challenge match.  If the higher ranked player wins, then no change will take place.  If you initiate a challenge match against an opponent you are responsible for supplying a fresh can of balls for your match.  Challenge matches must be ad scoring 2 out of 3 sets.  The person challenged must play their opponent within one week of the challenge.  I do not have to be present for a challenge match, and they cannot be played during scheduled practice times.  If the person who initiates a challenge match loses the match, they must wait a minimum of one week before challenging another player above them.  If you challenge up and lose to the same player twice during the season, you will not be allowed to challenge that player again!  You may only play one challenge match per week.

You must notify me before initiating a challenge match!  You must also give me the date and time that it will be played before the match is actually played!

Please keep in mind that tennis is a unique sport in that we play both singles and doubles.  Some players are better suited for singles than doubles, and vice versa.  It is because of this dynamic that I reserve all rights to play players where I feel they will perform best for the overall good of the team, sometimes regardless of challenge victories.  If you have any questions regarding where I feel you are best suited and would like to know prior to initiating a challenge match please ask and I will honestly discuss this with you.  If you have any issues or problems do not hesitate to let me know!