Lumping doubles and singles into one win-rate number is the most common mistake amateur trackers make. They're different sports.
Why singles stats don't translate to doubles
- Court coverage is shared, so unforced errors come from positioning, not just shots
- Serve dominance is much higher — holds are easier
- Returns matter less individually, formation matters more
- Net play is constant in doubles, rare in singles
What to track in doubles specifically
- First-serve return-in % — if you can't get returns in, your team can't break
- Net-point win % — when you're at the net, do you win the point?
- Partner consistency — track which partners produce the best results
What singles-only metrics tell you
- True hold and break ability without partner influence
- Stamina and rally tolerance
- Mental performance in tiebreaks and deciders
In Tennis Log, always set the format field correctly when logging. Then filter by format in the Stats tab — your doubles win rate and singles win rate should be analyzed completely separately.
