Scoring
Track match results and keep scores up to date as your tournament progresses.
Overview
As matches are played, you need to record the results so the draw advances automatically. ClubChamps gives you two ways to get scores into the system:
- You enter the score directly -- ideal when you are on-site and can record results in real time.
- Players submit their own scores -- the result appears as pending until you confirm it, reducing your workload.
Either way, once a score is confirmed, the winner automatically advances to the next round in the bracket.
Players can help
Players can submit their own scores from the tournament page. Their submission appears as pending in your dashboard, so you just need to review and confirm -- no need to enter every result yourself.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
The Riverside Tennis Club Summer Championship 2026 is underway. First-round matches are being played and results are coming in.
Navigate to match management
Open your tournament's management page and click on the Matches tab. You will see all scheduled matches grouped by round and draw category.
Each match shows:
- Players -- Who is playing
- Round -- First round, quarter-final, semi-final, etc.
- Status -- Scheduled, In Progress, Pending Score, or Completed
- Court -- If court assignments are set
Select a match to score
Click on any match to open the scoring view. If the match has not been played yet, you will see the two players and an empty scorecard.
If a player has already submitted a score, you will see their submission flagged as Pending Confirmation.
Enter the score
Scores are entered set by set. For each set:
- Enter the games won by each player (e.g. 6-4, 7-5)
- If a set went to a tiebreak, enter the tiebreak score as well (e.g. 7-6 with a tiebreak of 7-3)
- Add as many sets as needed -- standard matches are best of 3 sets, but you can configure this per tournament
For example, if Player A beat Player B 6-3, 4-6, 7-5, you would enter three sets with those scores.
Tiebreak support
When a set reaches 6-6, ClubChamps automatically shows the tiebreak score field. Enter the loser's tiebreak points (e.g. if the tiebreak was 7-3, enter 3 for the losing player).
Confirm or edit player-submitted scores
When a player submits a score, it appears in your dashboard with a Pending badge. Review the submission:
- If the score is correct, click Confirm to accept it.
- If the score is wrong, click Edit to correct it before confirming.
- If the submission is clearly incorrect or disputed, you can Reject it and ask both players to resubmit.
Double-check before confirming
Confirmed results automatically advance the winner in the draw. If you confirm an incorrect score, you will need to undo the result and re-enter it, which can be disruptive.
Handle walkovers and retirements
Not every match ends with a completed score. ClubChamps supports:
- Walkover -- A player does not show up or cannot play. The opponent advances without playing.
- Retirement -- A player withdraws during the match (e.g. due to injury). You record the partial score along with the retirement.
To record a walkover or retirement, select the match and choose the appropriate option from the result type dropdown. You can add an optional reason for transparency.
Transparency matters
Adding a reason for walkovers and retirements (e.g. "injury", "scheduling conflict") helps players understand what happened and reduces questions.
Track progress through the draw
As results are confirmed, the bracket updates automatically. Head back to the Draws tab to see the current state of each category:
- Completed matches show the winner advancing to the next round
- Upcoming matches are populated as earlier rounds finish
- The overall completion percentage helps you track how far along the tournament is
Tips for Efficient Scoring
- Encourage players to submit their own scores. This significantly reduces your workload, especially in larger tournaments. Remind players in the tournament announcement that they can submit results from their phone immediately after a match.
- Confirm scores promptly. The sooner scores are confirmed, the sooner the next round can begin. Players waiting for their next opponent appreciate quick turnaround.
- Handle disputes early. If two players disagree about a score, talk to both before confirming. Recording an incorrect result and having to undo it is more disruptive than taking a few minutes to verify.
What's Next
As results come in and the bracket fills up, you are approaching the finish line. Head over to Re-run Tournament to learn how to clone your tournament and run it again next year.
Want to see how players submit their own scores? Check out the Submitting Scores player guide.