The sequence of events during a typical day for the two groups is identical on both Center Courts. There is usually a complete country v. country contest (two singles and one doubles match) on each court. The ATP Tour Supervisor will release the next day's Schedule of Play at the end of each afternoon.
At least 1 hour prior to the start of play
The Rochusclub opens the doors to its premises on Sunday at 12:30pm; on Thursday's and the Finals Day at 12 noon and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1:00pm.
While you wait for the matches to start
We recommend you sample the varied culinary delights (from the traditional pea soup or Bratwurst to the delicacies offered in our Gourmet-Garden in the park behind the clubhouse) to fortify yourself for some serious tennis watching. The break between the first and the second match is usually not very long.
10 minutes prior to play
Please take your seats on both Center Courts to allow the matches to begin promptly and peacefully.
Start of play
is weekdays at 12:45 PM, Sunday and the final on Saturday will be started at 11:45 AM.
First singles match
The tournament starts with one of the two singles matches on each court; either the No. 1 players on each team will play each other and then the No. 2's, or vice versa. The ATP Tour Supervisor will stipulate the sequence for the next day at the end of each afternoon.
After the first singles
There is a 10-minute break for court maintenance and to allow the players to get ready for the second singles match.
Second singles match
Between the remaining two singles players of each respective country.
After the second singles match
There is a break of approx. 30-45 minutes. About 15 minutes after the second singles match is over, the captains of each team have to nominate the players for the doubles match. If one of the nominated players had been involved in the second singles match, the break will last 45 minutes, otherwise it will be half an hour long.
Doubles match
It determines not just which team wins the encounter between the two countries and thus gets important point for the tally within each group, but also the position in the coveted Rheinische Post Doubles Bonus Pool.
After the matches
Before you head home, you may want to linger and enjoy all the delightful things the Rochusclub has to offer after an exciting day of day of tennis.
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