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A single-elimination tournament, also known as a knockout tournament, elimination tournament, or sudden death tournament, is a type of tournament where the loser of each match is immediately eliminated from winning the championship or first prize in the event. This format is one of the most common and straightforward methods of determining a winner in a competitive setting.

Format[edit]

In a single-elimination tournament, competitors are paired in each round, and the winner of each match advances to the next round, while the loser is eliminated. This process continues until only one competitor remains, who is declared the winner. The number of competitors is often a power of two (e.g., 8, 16, 32) to ensure that each round has an even number of matches.

Advantages[edit]

Simplicity: The format is easy to understand and organize.
Time-efficient: Fewer matches are required compared to other formats like round-robin.

Disadvantages[edit]

Elimination: Competitors have only one chance to advance, which may not accurately reflect their overall skill level.
Randomness: The draw can significantly affect the outcome, as strong competitors may face each other early.

Variations[edit]

Double-elimination tournament: A variation where a competitor is not eliminated until they lose twice.
Consolation tournament: Provides additional matches for competitors who lose in the early rounds.

Examples[edit]

Single-elimination tournaments are commonly used in sports such as tennis, badminton, and boxing. They are also popular in esports and other competitive events.

References[edit]

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-'''Single-elimination tournament''' is a type of [[elimination tournament]] where the loser of each [[match-up]] is immediately eliminated from winning the championship or first prize in the event. This format is also known as a knockout, sudden death, or win-or-go-home tournament. The single-elimination format contrasts with a [[double-elimination tournament]], in which participants are allowed to lose up to two games before being eliminated from the competition.
-==Overview==
+{{Infobox sports competition
-In a single-elimination tournament, the number of games played is determined by the number of entrants, often requiring some participants to receive a first-round bye to balance the bracket. The tournament proceeds through rounds, each requiring half the participants of the previous round, culminating in the final match between the last two competitors standing. This format is widely used in various sports and games, including [[basketball]], [[soccer]], [[tennis]], and [[esports]], due to its simplicity and definitive outcome.
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-==Structure==
+A '''single-elimination tournament''', also known as a '''knockout tournament''', '''elimination tournament''', or '''sudden death tournament''', is a type of [[tournament]] where the loser of each match is immediately eliminated from winning the championship or first prize in the event. This format is one of the most common and straightforward methods of determining a winner in a competitive setting.
-The structure of a single-elimination tournament is designed to achieve a single winning team or individual through a series of rounds. Each round halves the number of competitors, leading to a final round that determines the champion. The structure can be represented as a bracket, often displayed to show the progression of competitors through the rounds.
-===Seeding===
+== Format ==
-Participants are typically seeded according to their performance in a qualifying phase or based on their ranking. Seeding ensures that the strongest competitors do not meet until later in the tournament, ideally in the final rounds, to maintain competitive balance and interest.
+In a single-elimination tournament, competitors are paired in each round, and the winner of each match advances to the next round, while the loser is eliminated. This process continues until only one competitor remains, who is declared the winner. The number of competitors is often a power of two (e.g., 8, 16, 32) to ensure that each round has an even number of matches.
-==Advantages and Disadvantages==
+=== Advantages ===
-The single-elimination format has several advantages, including simplicity, ease of organization, and the ability to handle a large number of entrants efficiently. It also creates a high level of excitement and unpredictability, as each match is crucial; a single loss results in elimination.
+* '''Simplicity''': The format is easy to understand and organize.
+* '''Time-efficient''': Fewer matches are required compared to other formats like [[round-robin tournament|round-robin]].
-However, the format also has disadvantages. It can be unforgiving, as a single bad performance can eliminate a strong competitor early on. Additionally, it may not always identify the second-best competitor accurately, since they could be eliminated by the best competitor in an early round.
+=== Disadvantages ===
+* '''Elimination''': Competitors have only one chance to advance, which may not accurately reflect their overall skill level.
+* '''Randomness''': The draw can significantly affect the outcome, as strong competitors may face each other early.
-==Variations==
+== Variations ==
-While the basic concept of a single-elimination tournament remains consistent, variations exist to accommodate different numbers of entrants or to introduce elements of chance and strategy. For example, a "blind draw" does not seed competitors, increasing unpredictability. Another variation is the "consolation bracket," which allows competitors eliminated in early rounds to continue playing for a lower final position.
+* '''Double-elimination tournament''': A variation where a competitor is not eliminated until they lose twice.
+* '''Consolation tournament''': Provides additional matches for competitors who lose in the early rounds.
-==In Popular Culture==
+== Examples ==
-Single-elimination tournaments are a popular format for fictional competitions in movies, television shows, and books, often used to build drama and suspense around the concept of "win or go home."
+Single-elimination tournaments are commonly used in sports such as [[tennis]], [[badminton]], and [[boxing]]. They are also popular in [[esports]] and other competitive events.
-==See Also==
+== See also ==
 * [[Double-elimination tournament]]
 * [[Round-robin tournament]]
-* [[Playoff format]]
+* [[Swiss-system tournament]]
-[[Category:Sports terminology]]
+== References ==
-[[Category:Tournament systems]]
+* {{Cite book|last=Author|first=First|title=Title|year=Year|publisher=Publisher|isbn=ISBN}}
+* {{Cite web|url=https://example.com|title=Example Title|access-date=2023-10-01}}
-{{Tournament-stub}}
+== External links ==
+* [https://example.com External Link]
+[[Category:Tournaments]]
+[[Category:Sports competitions]]
+[[Category:Competition formats]]