Replace Your Tennis Spreadsheet
Your tennis group's Google Sheet served its purpose. But between the broken formulas, forgotten updates, and mobile headaches, it's time for something that actually works.
The Spreadsheet Problem
Every tennis group goes through the same lifecycle. Someone creates a Google Sheet. It works great for the first few weeks. Then the problems start:
The Volunteer Problem
One person gets stuck updating the sheet after every session. They do it for a while, then get busy, then forget, and suddenly the data is three weeks behind.
The Formula Problem
Someone accidentally deletes a formula. Or the sheet gets so complex that nobody understands how the calculations work anymore. Trust in the rankings erodes.
The Mobile Problem
Google Sheets on a phone is painful. Tiny cells, accidental edits, slow loading. Recording scores courtside should be easy, not an exercise in frustration.
The Version Problem
Someone makes a copy 'just in case.' Now there are two versions. Which one is current? Different people update different copies. Chaos.
Spreadsheet vs. Monday Tennis
| Feature | Spreadsheet | Monday Tennis |
|---|---|---|
| Record scores10 seconds vs. navigating cells | ||
| Automatic point calculationManual formulas vs. instant | ||
| Real-time leaderboardManual sorting vs. automatic | ||
| Mobile-friendlyClunky vs. native app | ||
| Partner rotation trackingNot practical vs. built-in | ||
| No maintenance neededSomeone must maintain it | ||
| Season historyNew tabs vs. organized seasons | ||
| Multiple adminsBoth support this | ||
| Custom formulasSpreadsheets are more flexible | ||
| FreeBoth are free |
Spreadsheets win on raw flexibility. Monday Tennis wins on everything that matters for actually running a tennis group week after week.
How to Switch
Download and create your group
Takes 2 minutes. Name your group, add a description, and you're set.
Add your players
Enter everyone's name. They don't need the app—you can track scores for the whole group. Share the group code so people can join themselves.
Start a new season
Don't try to recreate your spreadsheet history. Start fresh. Your spreadsheet is now your archive, and Monday Tennis is your system going forward.
Record your next session
After your next playing session, enter the scores in the app. Watch the leaderboard populate instantly. Show the group. They'll get it immediately.
Want a deeper comparison?
Our tracking methods guide compares spreadsheets, pen and paper, memory, and apps in detail—covering the pros, cons, and best use cases for each approach.
Read: Tennis Tracking Methods ComparedCommon Questions
Can I import data from my existing spreadsheet?
Currently, Monday Tennis doesn't support spreadsheet imports. Most groups find it easiest to start fresh with a new season in the app and keep their spreadsheet as a historical archive. Within a few weeks, the app has enough data to be the single source of truth.
What if someone in my group prefers spreadsheets?
The beauty of Monday Tennis is that it requires zero effort from players who don't want to manage data. Anyone can view the leaderboard in the app. Only one person needs to record scores after each session—and it takes about 10 seconds per match.
Is the data as detailed as a spreadsheet?
More detailed, actually. Monday Tennis tracks every set played, who partnered with whom, individual game scores, points earned, season averages, and historical trends. A spreadsheet could theoretically track all this, but nobody actually maintains that level of detail manually.
What happens if I want to go back to a spreadsheet?
Your data stays in Monday Tennis forever. You can always access historical seasons and match records. But we haven't had anyone switch back yet—once people experience automatic scoring and real-time leaderboards, the spreadsheet feels painful by comparison.
Ready to ditch the spreadsheet?
Download Monday Tennis for free. Your group will thank you.