Mixed Doubles Rules

Mixed doubles padel is played with one male and one female player on each team. The rules are almost identical to standard doubles, with a few specific provisions. See scoring system for point and game scoring, serve rules for service requirements, and service order for partner rotation rules.

General Rules

All standard padel rules apply:

• Same court dimensions and net height
• Same scoring system (15, 30, 40, game)
• Same service rules (underhand, below waist, diagonal)
• Same wall play rules
• Same changeover schedule

Differences in Mixed Doubles

Golden Point (Deuce Rule)

The main official difference concerns the Golden Point rule when used at deuce. In mixed doubles:

• The Golden Point must be served and received by players of the same gender
  • A male server means the male receiver on the opposing team must return the serve
  • A female server means the female receiver must return the serve
• Neither team may change positions to accommodate this — players must receive from whichever side they are already occupying when the Golden Point begins

Advantage Mode

If the teams agree to use Advantage mode (rather than Golden Point) at deuce, there are no specific mixed-doubles differences — the standard advantage rules apply.

Service Rotation

The FIP rules do not mandate a gender-based serving order in mixed doubles. Partners alternate serves as in standard doubles — see service order.