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10. C. Hydration Break. The tournament director may
10. D. authorize referees to allow players to quickly drink
water or other hydration as long as it does not impact
10. E. the flow of the game. During this time, partner
10. F. communication is not allowed.

Equipment Time‐Outs. Players are expected to keep all
apparel and equipment in good playable condition and
are expected to use regular time-outs and time
between games for adjustments and replacement of
equipment. If a player or team is out of time-outs and
the referee determines that an equipment change or
adjustment is necessary for fair and safe continuation
of the match, the referee may award an equipment
time-out not to exceed 2 minutes. Rule 10.A.6
procedures will be followed to resume play during an
equipment time-out.

10.D.1. Apparel and equipment adjustments that
can be accomplished quickly are allowed
between points (e.g., tying shoelaces,
cleaning glasses, adjusting hat).

Time Between Games. The period between each game
in a match shall not exceed 2 minutes. Rule 10.A.6
procedures will be followed to resume play.

Time Between Matches. The minimum time between
matches shall be 10 minutes. If all players are ready to
play prior to 10 minutes, the match may be called early.

10.F.1. In a championship match with a tie-
breaker match: If the winner of the losers
bracket defeats the winner of the winners
bracket, then a tie-breaker match to 15
points must be played. Maximum time

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