What is a walkover in tennis?

In tennis, a walkover refers to a situation in which one player or doubles team wins a match by default because their opponent(s) failed to show up or withdrew before the match began. This can happen due to illness, injury, or personal reasons.

When a walkover occurs, the player or team that advances to the next round is usually awarded the win without having to play an actual match. This gives them a free pass to the next round without having to exert any physical effort.

Walkovers are usually recorded as a scoreline of 6-0, 6-0 in favor of the player or team that received the walkover. They are not considered a true victory, as they did not earn the win through competition on the court.

Walkovers are relatively rare in professional tennis, but they do happen from time to time. Players are usually expected to play their matches unless they have a legitimate reason for not being able to compete.