🧧ATP Ang Pow Cup 2027 – Chinese New Year Pickleball Tournament by ATP Club🧧

The ATP Ang Pow Cup is back, and bigger than ever! After an incredible inaugural edition in 2026 that welcomed 254 players in a single day, the Ang Pow Cup returns as a three-day celebration of Chinese New Year, competition and community. With 10 categories across doubles and singles, a Friday night singles session and a RM30,640 total prize pool, there's a spot for every level, from newer players to the region's top players, all at ATP Club's premium indoor courts.

Tournament Details

Date : 15 – 17 January 2027 (Fri – Sun)

Time : Fri 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM | Sat & Sun 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue : ATP Club – Pickleball Johor Bahru

Tournament Categories

Doubles (Men's & Mixed)

🧧 Novice Men's Doubles – Combined DUPR ≤5.5, Individual DUPR ≤2.999 (Target 32 Teams)

🧧 Novice Mixed Doubles – Combined DUPR ≤5.5, Individual DUPR ≤2.999 (Target 32 Teams)

🧧 Intermediate Men's Doubles – Combined DUPR ≤6.5, Individual DUPR ≤3.499 (Target 32 Teams)

🧧 Intermediate Mixed Doubles – Combined DUPR ≤6.5, Individual DUPR ≤3.499 (Target 32 Teams)

🧧 Advanced Men's Doubles – Combined DUPR ≤7.5, Individual DUPR ≤4.499 (Target 16 Teams)

🧧 Advanced Mixed Doubles – Combined DUPR ≤7.5, Individual DUPR ≤4.499 (Target 16 Teams)

Singles (Men's & Women's)

🧧 Men's Singles – DUPR ≤3.500 (Target 16 Players)

🧧 Men's Singles – DUPR ≤4.500 (Target 16 Players)

🧧 Women's Singles – DUPR ≤3.000 (Target 16 Players)

🧧 Women's Singles – DUPR ≤3.800 (Target 16 Players)

Governing Rules

• The tournament shall be governed by the USA Pickleball Official Rulebook.

• Any disputes, interpretations, or matters not expressly covered shall be decided by the Tournament Committee, whose decision is final and binding.

Participation Rules

• Players may compete in more than one category, subject to eligibility.

• The following categories are played at the same time, so players cannot join both:

  – Intermediate Mixed Doubles and Men's Singles DUPR ≤4.500

  – Novice Mixed Doubles and Advanced Mixed Doubles

  – Novice Men's Doubles and Advanced Men's Doubles

• The Organiser will not be responsible for match clashes arising from multi-category participation.

• In the event of overlapping match times, players must choose one match only.

• The other match will be recorded as a walkover.

Eligibility & DUPR Verification

• DUPR ratings will be verified prior to the tournament.

• Doubles eligibility is based on both the combined DUPR rating of the team and each player's individual DUPR rating (Novice: ≤2.999, Intermediate: ≤3.499, Advanced: ≤4.499 per player). Singles eligibility is based on the player's individual DUPR rating.

• The DUPR rating at the time of registration shall be used for eligibility verification.

• Not Rated (NR) players will be considered as 2.999.

• No podium restriction: past podium finishers from any tournament may join any category they are eligible for based on DUPR.

• Subsequent changes to a player's DUPR rating will not be considered.

• Players found exceeding category limits may be disqualified without refund.

• All eligible match results will be submitted to DUPR.

Player List & DUPR Protests

• The official player list will be published 1 week before the tournament to allow players to raise concerns and assist the organiser in ensuring a fair and competitive tournament.

• Only participants registered in the respective category may submit a protest regarding another player's DUPR eligibility.

• All protests must include the reporter's name and relevant supporting details for verification by the organisers.

• The identity of the reporter will be kept strictly confidential and will not be disclosed to the reported player.

• Players are encouraged to report any suspicious DUPR activity, rating irregularities, or potential manipulation to the organisers.

• The organiser's decision regarding DUPR eligibility, protests, and tournament integrity shall be final.

Dispute Deadline

• All disputes, protests, and complaints regarding DUPR eligibility must be submitted no later than 14 Jan 2027.

• After 14 Jan 2027, no further complaints, objections, or eligibility disputes will be entertained, except in exceptional circumstances at the organiser's discretion.

• Once the dispute period closes, the player eligibility and tournament draw shall be considered final.

• The dispute deadline does not prevent the organiser from taking action if new evidence of DUPR manipulation, fraud, or eligibility violations is discovered after the deadline.

Tentative Match Schedule

Day 1 – Friday, 15 January 2027 (Night Session)

7:00 PM onwards

• Men's Singles – DUPR ≤3.500

• Women's Singles – DUPR ≤3.000

Day 2 – Saturday, 16 January 2027

Morning

• Intermediate Men's Doubles – Combined DUPR ≤6.5

• Women's Singles – DUPR ≤3.800

Afternoon

• Intermediate Mixed Doubles – Combined DUPR ≤6.5

• Men's Singles – DUPR ≤4.500

Day 3 – Sunday, 17 January 2027

Morning

• Novice Mixed Doubles – Combined DUPR ≤5.5

• Advanced Mixed Doubles – Combined DUPR ≤7.5

Afternoon

• Novice Men's Doubles – Combined DUPR ≤5.5

• Advanced Men's Doubles – Combined DUPR ≤7.5

⚠️ Match scheduling and timings are subject to change based on tournament progress.

Prize Pool💰

Total Prize Pool: RM30,640 (RM24,240 cash ang pow + RM6,400 court vouchers)

Court vouchers: RM200 per team (Doubles) and RM100 per player (Singles) for 1st–4th place

Novice Men's / Mixed Doubles (Target 32 Teams each)

🥇 Champion – RM1,388 Ang Pow Money + RM200 Court Voucher + Medal x2

🥈 2nd Place – RM688 Ang Pow Money + RM200 Court Voucher + Medal x2

🥉 3rd Place – RM388 Ang Pow Money + RM200 Court Voucher + Medal x2

🏅 4th Place – RM200 Court Voucher + Medal x2

Intermediate Men's / Mixed Doubles (Target 32 Teams each)

🥇 Champion – RM1,888 Ang Pow Money + RM200 Court Voucher + Medal x2

🥈 2nd Place – RM788 Ang Pow Money + RM200 Court Voucher + Medal x2

🥉 3rd Place – RM488 Ang Pow Money + RM200 Court Voucher + Medal x2

🏅 4th Place – RM200 Court Voucher + Medal x2

Advanced Men's / Mixed Doubles (Target 16 Teams each)

🥇 Champion – RM2,388 Ang Pow Money + RM200 Court Voucher + Medal x2

🥈 2nd Place – RM988 Ang Pow Money + RM200 Court Voucher + Medal x2

🥉 3rd Place – RM488 Ang Pow Money + RM200 Court Voucher + Medal x2

🏅 4th Place – RM200 Court Voucher + Medal x2

Men's Singles – DUPR ≤3.500 & Women's Singles – DUPR ≤3.000 (Target 16 Players each)

🥇 Champion – RM588 Ang Pow Money + RM100 Court Voucher + Medal

🥈 2nd Place – RM288 Ang Pow Money + RM100 Court Voucher + Medal

🥉 3rd Place – RM188 Ang Pow Money + RM100 Court Voucher + Medal

🏅 4th Place – RM100 Court Voucher + Medal

Men's Singles – DUPR ≤4.500 & Women's Singles – DUPR ≤3.800 (Target 16 Players each)

🥇 Champion – RM888 Ang Pow Money + RM100 Court Voucher + Medal

🥈 2nd Place – RM388 Ang Pow Money + RM100 Court Voucher + Medal

🥉 3rd Place – RM288 Ang Pow Money + RM100 Court Voucher + Medal

🏅 4th Place – RM100 Court Voucher + Medal

➡️ Cash prize money is based on the target number of entries for each category

➡️ If a category has fewer entries than its target, cash prizes will be reduced in proportion (e.g. 8 of 16 teams = 50% of the listed cash prize)

➡️ Court vouchers and medals are not affected

Registration Fees

Novice Doubles (Men's & Mixed): RM238 per team

Intermediate Doubles (Men's & Mixed): RM288 per team

Advanced Doubles (Men's & Mixed): RM338 per team

Men's Singles DUPR ≤3.500 & Women's Singles DUPR ≤3.000: RM138 per player

Men's Singles DUPR ≤4.500 & Women's Singles DUPR ≤3.800: RM158 per player

All players will receive:

✔ Tournament-exclusive ATP Ang Pow Cup 2027 jersey by Bossy

✔ Chinese New Year goodie bag

Tournament Format & Scoring

🔹 Scoring System

• Rally Scoring

• No deuce (Sudden Death)

🔹 Match Format

Group Stage (Round Robin) to Quarterfinals:

• 1 game to 15 points

Semi-Finals / 3rd Place Match / Finals:

• Best of 3 games

• Each game to 21 points

➡️ Format adjustments may be made based on participation numbers

Tie-Breaking Criteria (Group Stage)

If two or more teams / players are tied:

1. Total Point Difference in All Group Matches

2. Total Points Scored

3. Head-to-Head Result

Match Regulations

🔹 Check-In, Punctuality & Walkovers

• Players must check in at least 30 minutes before their first scheduled match.

• A 10-minute grace period applies.

• Teams / players failing to appear after the grace period will forfeit the match and a walkover will be awarded.

🔹 Medical Timeout

• One 10-minute injury timeout allowed

• Inability to continue will be considered a forfeit

• An on-site medic will be available on both days

Equipment Requirements

Paddles

• Only USAPA & UPA-A approved paddles are permitted.

• Players are responsible for ensuring paddles are safe and suitable for play.

Tournament Balls

• Official tournament ball: TBA

• Subject to change if out of stock.

• Any change will be announced prior to match play.

Partner Replacement (Doubles)

• Allowed before first match only

• Replacement must meet category eligibility

• Subject to Tournament Director approval

• Changes affecting seeding may be rejected

Registration & Deadline

• Registration closes on 9 Jan 2027 or when a category reaches full capacity, whichever is earlier.

• Registration is first-come, first-served.

• Registration is confirmed only upon full payment.

• Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, except if the tournament is cancelled by the Organiser.

• The Organiser reserves the right to close registration once a category reaches full capacity.

• Partner changes are not permitted after the draw is finalised, unless approved by the Organiser and before the team's first match.

• Full refund only if category is cancelled.

Code of Conduct

All participants must:

• Display good sportsmanship at all times

• Respect opponents, referees, officials, and volunteers

• Refrain from abusive language, aggression, or unsportsmanlike behaviour

• The Organiser reserves the right to issue warnings, impose penalties, or disqualify players for misconduct.

Health, Safety & Liability

• Participants compete at their own risk.

• Players are responsible for ensuring they are physically and medically fit to compete.

• The Organiser, venue, and sponsors shall not be held liable for any injury, loss, or damage sustained before, during, or after the event.

• Players must immediately withdraw if instructed by tournament officials or medical personnel.

Disputes & Appeals

• Any disputes must be raised immediately during the match.

• Only disputes involving scoring or rule interpretation will be considered.

• No retrospective appeals will be entertained once the match or round has concluded.

Media, Photography & Data

• By participating, players consent to the use of their photos, videos, names, and likenesses for promotional and marketing purposes by ATP Club and its sponsors.

• Personal data collected will be used solely for tournament administration, communication, and record-keeping.

The Organiser reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate the tournament or its Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice. All decisions by the Organiser are final and binding.