How many sets are in a beach tennis match?

A standard beach tennis match is best of 3 sets. The first player or pair to win 2 sets wins the match. Some tournament formats use a match tie-break in place of a full third set.

Full Explanation

Per ITF Beach Tennis Rules Rule 4, a standard match is best of 3 sets. The first side to win 2 sets wins the match. In many recreational and tournament formats, if the set score reaches 1-1, a match tie-break (super tie-break to 10 points, win by 2) is played instead of a full third set to save time. Shorter formats (single set) may be used in consolation rounds or recreational play. BeachTennisRef.App supports best-of-3 format with automatic set tracking and tie-break management.

Ruleset: ITF  |  Rule Reference: ITF Beach Tennis Rules, Rule 4 (The Match)