Anna Kovaleva
Padel Club Manager & Certified Referee
Certified Padel Referee, managed 50+ local and international tournaments
Anna Kovaleva is an international padel referee and club manager with over a decade of experience directing high-stakes competitive tournaments and club leagues. She specializes in official FIP/national rule interpretations, fair tiebreak dispute resolution, and digital scoreboard workflows for multi-court facilities.
Guides & Articles by Anna Kovaleva
Padel Tournament Rules — Complete Guide to Formats, Scoring & Etiquette
Everything you need to know about padel tournament rules — from scoring and rotation formats to court etiquette and tiebreakers.
Best Padel Tournament Application — How to Choose the Right Tool in 2026
Looking for the best padel tournament application? Here's what to look for and how the top tools compare for organizing Americano and Mexicano events.
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