Question 1

What is fantasy tennis?

Accepted Answer

Fantasy tennis is a game where you build a virtual team of real professional tennis players and earn points based on their real-world performance in ATP and WTA tournaments. Deuce offers two formats: Bracket Challenge (predict Grand Slam draws) and Season-Long Fantasy (manage a roster across the entire season).

Question 2

Is Deuce free to play?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Both the Bracket Challenge and Season-Long Fantasy modes are free to play. You can create an account, join public leagues, build rosters, and fill out brackets at no cost.

Question 3

Do I need to know about tennis to play?

Accepted Answer

No prior tennis knowledge is required. Bracket Challenge works like filling out a March Madness bracket — just pick who you think will win each match. Season-Long Fantasy is more strategic but Deuce provides player rankings, prices, and tiers to guide your decisions.

Question 4

How does the Bracket Challenge work?

Accepted Answer

Before a Grand Slam tournament begins, you predict the winner of every match in the 128-player draw. Your picks lock when the first match starts. As the tournament progresses, you earn points for each correct prediction. Bracket challenges are available four times per year — one for each Grand Slam (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open).

Question 5

How does bracket scoring work?

Accepted Answer

You earn points for each correct match prediction. Later rounds are worth significantly more than early rounds, so correctly predicting a semifinal or final result earns far more than a first-round pick. The player with the most total points at the end of the tournament wins their league.

Question 6

When do my bracket picks lock?

Accepted Answer

Your bracket picks lock when the first match of the tournament begins. You can edit your predictions as many times as you like before that deadline. Once the tournament starts, no further changes are allowed.

Question 7

How does Season-Long Fantasy work?

Accepted Answer

You build a roster of 4 to 10 real ATP or WTA players within a $75M salary cap. Your players earn points based on their real-world results across Grand Slams, Masters 1000s, and other tour events throughout the season. You compete against others in your league on a cumulative leaderboard.

Question 8

How does the salary cap work?

Accepted Answer

Each player has a price based on their world ranking. Top-ranked players cost more, while lower-ranked players are cheaper. You have a total budget of $75M to build your roster. This forces you to balance star players with value picks rather than simply selecting all the top names.

Question 9

What are player tiers?

Accepted Answer

Players are grouped into tiers based on their world ranking. You can only pick a limited number of players from the top tiers. For example, in an 8-player roster, you can pick 1 player from Tier 1 (ranks 1–8), 2 from Tier 2 (ranks 9–24), 3 from Tier 3 (ranks 25–48), and unlimited from Tier 4 (ranks 49+). This ensures competitive balance across all rosters.

Question 10

Can I change my roster during a tournament?

Accepted Answer

Free transfers are available between tournaments, so you can adjust your roster based on form, fitness, and upcoming surfaces. During an active tournament, your roster is locked to keep things fair.

Question 11

How do I create a league?

Accepted Answer

After signing up, you can create a private league and share the auto-generated invite code with friends. You choose the league type (Bracket Challenge or Season-Long), the tour (ATP or WTA), and the maximum number of members. You can also join an existing public league instead.

Question 12

How do invite codes work?

Accepted Answer

When you create a private league, Deuce generates a unique invite code. Share this code with friends and they can enter it to join your league. Each code is tied to a specific league and can be used until the league reaches its member limit.

Question 13

What is the difference between public and private leagues?

Accepted Answer

Public leagues are open to anyone and fill automatically as players join. Private leagues require an invite code to join and are meant for playing with friends, family, or colleagues. Both types use the same scoring and rules.

Question 14

What is ranking points mode?

Accepted Answer

Ranking points mode awards points based on the deepest round your player reaches in each tournament, mirroring the official ATP/WTA ranking system. For example, a Grand Slam champion earns more points than a semifinalist. This mode is straightforward and ideal for casual fans.

Question 15

What is rotisserie scoring?

Accepted Answer

Rotisserie scoring awards points based on detailed match statistics: matches won, sets won, games won, aces, double faults (negative), and break points converted. It also includes an upset bonus when a lower-ranked player beats a higher-ranked opponent. This mode rewards close attention to individual match performance.

Question 16

How are bracket points calculated?

Accepted Answer

In Bracket Challenge, you earn points for each correct match prediction. The points increase with each round — a correct first-round pick is worth less than a correct quarterfinal, semifinal, or final prediction. This rewards bold, accurate picks deep in the draw.

Question 17

How do I sign up?

Accepted Answer

You can create a free Deuce account using your email address, or sign in with Google or Apple. Once signed up, you can immediately join leagues, build rosters, and fill out brackets.

Question 18

Which tours does Deuce cover?

Accepted Answer

Deuce covers both the ATP (men’s) and WTA (women’s) professional tennis tours. You can create or join leagues for either tour. Bracket challenges are available for all four Grand Slam tournaments on both tours.

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