Ranked matches and tiers
Ranked matches pit you against players of similar skill in real time. Win to gain points and climb tiers. Knowing the rules makes promotion much easier.
Classic and Quick
Ranked has Classic, where the first to 11 points wins, and Quick, where the first to 5 points wins. Classic and Quick keep separate points and tiers.
Tier structure
Tiers go Beginner, Rookie, Amateur, Semi-pro, Pro. Winning raises your points, and as they build up you move up steps and tiers.
Promotion match
When you fill the last step of a tier (299 / 699 / 1199 points), you wait for a promotion match. Your points stop rising, and your next match is the promotion match.
- Win and you move up a tier and receive 2 protection tickets.
- Lose and you drop a few points. Climb back and try again.
Protection tickets
A protection ticket is used, one at a time, when you would be demoted, keeping you at your current step. You can see how many you have left on the Classic and Quick cards in the Play tab.
Climbing steadily
- Warm up in Practice mode before you play.
- Stamina drops in long rallies, so choose a steady drive over a forced smash.
- While waiting for a promotion match, take it on when you are in good form.
Rules may change during the beta. Check News (patch notes) for the latest.