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5. Player Positions and Serving Sequence›5.B

5.B.5Duration of First Server

The first server keeps serving, switching sides after each point won, until the team loses a rally. Then the partner takes over.

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First rally of a doubles game

Myths about this

“In doubles, both partners serve at the start of every game.”
See Rule 5.B.5 in the official 2026 Rulebook ↗