The Americano and the Mexicano are very alike: both are played to points, partners change every round and the standings are individual. The difference is how you decide who plays with whom.
The differences at a glance
| Americano | Mexicano | |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Fixed from the start | From each round’s standings |
| Partners | Everyone with everyone, once | Can repeat |
| Matches | Sometimes one-sided | Almost always close |
| Preparation | Can be printed beforehand | Round by round |
| Best for | Groups of similar level | Mixed levels, club tournaments |
Choose an Americano if…
- You want to play with everyone at least once.
- You would rather have the schedule printed or up at the club before you start.
- The group has a similar level.
Create it in seconds with the Americano generator.
Choose a Mexicano if…
- There is a big gap in level and you want to avoid 20-4 matches.
- You like competition: climbing to court 1 is addictive.
- You do not know how many rounds you will play: a Mexicano can stop whenever you like.
Run it with the Mexicano generator.