Viewing Draws
Once the organiser publishes the draw, you can check your position in the bracket, see who you're playing, and keep track of upcoming matches.
Overview
After the registration deadline, the organiser generates and publishes the draws for each category. Once a draw is live, you can see the full bracket -- your position, seedings, opponents, and how matches progress through the rounds. If the tournament includes plate draws (a consolation bracket for first-round losers), you'll see those too.
When do draws appear?
Draws become available after the organiser publishes them, which is usually shortly after the registration deadline closes. You'll be able to see the bracket as soon as it's live.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Navigate to your tournament
Go to the tournament you've registered for. You can find it in your tournament list or via a direct link from your confirmation email. The tournament page will show the current status -- if draws have been published, you'll see them listed.
Select a draw category
Click on the draw category you want to view -- for example, "Men's Singles" in the Riverside Tennis Club Summer Championship. Each category has its own bracket, so if you've entered multiple events, you'll need to check each one separately.
View the bracket
The draw page shows the full elimination bracket. Here's what you'll see:
- Your position -- find your name in the bracket to see which side of the draw you're on
- Seedings -- seeded players are marked with their seed number (e.g. [1], [2]). Seedings are set by the organiser based on player ability
- Your opponent -- see who you're playing in each round
- Match progress -- completed matches show the score, while upcoming matches show the players who will face off
How seedings work
Seedings are set by the organiser based on player ability and rankings. Seeded players are placed in the bracket to avoid meeting each other in the early rounds, giving the tournament a fair structure.
Check match schedule
If the organiser has scheduled specific match times, you'll see them on the draw page. Otherwise, matches are typically arranged directly between players within the tournament window. Look for:
- Scheduled dates and times -- if the organiser has set specific slots
- Court assignments -- which court your match is on (if assigned)
- Round deadlines -- when each round of matches should be completed by
Understand the draw format
Most draws on ClubChamps use single elimination -- if you lose, you're out of that draw. However, many tournaments include plate draws which give first-round losers another chance to play.
- Main draw -- the primary bracket where the tournament winner is decided
- Plate draw -- a consolation bracket for players who lose in the first round of the main draw. If the tournament includes a plate draw, you'll automatically be entered if you lose your first match.
Plate draws mean more tennis
Plate draws give first-round losers another chance to compete. Check whether your tournament includes them -- it means you're guaranteed at least two matches even if you lose your first one.
Reading the Bracket
A few things to keep in mind when viewing your draw:
- Byes -- if there aren't enough players to fill every slot, some players receive a "bye" and advance to the next round automatically. This is normal and usually goes to seeded players.
- Walkovers -- if a player withdraws, their opponent advances with a walkover. This shows as "W/O" in the score.
- Tiebreaks -- sets that go to a tiebreak show the tiebreak score in brackets (e.g. 7-6(5)).
Want to know how organisers set up and manage draws? See Managing Draws.
What's Next
Ready to play your match? Learn how to report the result: Submitting Scores.