Single-elimination tournament

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

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

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

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

• 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

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

• Double-elimination tournament
• Round-robin tournament
• Swiss-system tournament

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