18. THE EXPEDITE SYSTEM

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18.1 The expedite system shall come into operation if a game is
unfinished after fifteen minutes' play unless both players or pairs have scored at least 19 points or at any earlier time at the request of both players or pairs.

18.2 Under the expedite system each player shall serve for one point in turn. If the receiving player or pair makes thirteen successive good returns, the server shall lose the point.

18.2.1 If the ball is in play when the game is interrupted, play shall restart with service by the player who served in the rally that was interrupted.

18.2.2 If the ball was not in play when the game was interrupted, play shall restart with service by the player who received service in the immediately preceding rally.

18.3 Once introduced, the expedite system shall remain in operation for the remainder of the match.