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Americano

In Americano, every round is prepared up front. The host can rotate partners or keep them fixed, then rank the night by Matches Won or Points Won. In rotating mode, FOM tries to reduce repeat partners and opponents. In fixed mode, the chosen pairs stay together.

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Match structure

How Americano runs in FOM Play.

  1. 01

    Add everyone to one player list.

  2. 02

    Choose rotating or fixed partners, then rank by Matches Won or Points Won.

  3. 03

    FOM prepares every round. Rotating mode tries to reduce repeats, while fixed mode keeps the chosen pairs together.

  4. 04

    Each round plays to the point target set by the host. The standings follow the ranking choice above.

Works best for

  • Hosts who want the full schedule before the first serve
  • Sessions using either rotating or fixed partners
  • Groups that want to rank by match wins or points won

How scoring works

Each round plays to a point target. The host ranks by Matches Won or Points Won, with either rotating or fixed partners.

When to choose it

The right format follows the group’s goal.

Choose Americano when the host wants every round generated up front; partner mode and ranking criterion remain configurable.
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What the host should agree first

Before generating the match, make sure the player count, courts, rounds, scoring structure, partner mode, and ranking criterion are clear to the group.

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Start with the decision that matters most: an up-front schedule, result-led rounds, or tennis scoring.
01 Current format
Americano
ScheduleAll rounds up front

Choose Americano when the host wants every round generated up front; partner mode and ranking criterion remain configurable.

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02 Balance the match count, then let results shape the next round.
Mexicano
ScheduleProgressive by round

Choose Mexicano when each next round should respond to results, with fair match counts prioritised before the standings.

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03 Tennis scoring, with rotating or fixed partners.
Match Play
ScoringTennis

Choose Match Play when the group wants tennis scoring; partner mode and ranking criterion remain configurable.

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Americano

Know which one you want to play?

Set the players and match structure. FOM will build the rounds and keep the scores and standings readable.
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