WHAT IS THE GOLDEN POINT IN PADEL AND HOW IT IS PLAYED

The "golden point" in padel is a specific rule that is used in some tournaments or matches to give excitement and speed to the tiebreaker of a game that has reached "deuce". When there is a 40-40 tie (also called a "deuce"), instead of continuing with the normal points sequence (advantage for one of the teams and then a point to win the game), the golden point is implemented.

The golden point rule states that the team that wins the next point after reaching "deuce" directly wins the game, without needing to gain an advantage and win another consecutive point. In other words, the next point after reaching "deuce" becomes the decisive point of the game.

This rule speeds up the tiebreaker and adds excitement to the game, as the team that wins the golden point wins the game immediately. It is a variant that can be applied in some tournaments and specific situations, but it is not a universal rule in padel, so it is important to review the particular rules of the tournament or place where you are playing.