Related more closely to how things run in the college ranks, high school tennis programs in Colorado are being introduced to a dual-style postseason bracket this fall.
The original playoff format from years past — where how you did at regionals dictated whether a player moved into the state tournaments in Denver (Class 5A) or Pueblo (4A) — remains. Just at different capacity.
Those three-day tournaments out of the Denver City Park and Pueblo City Park will continue to decide the individual singles and doubles state winners for each classification. Meanwhile, a new, separate four-round team dual tournament will determine the season’s team champions.