The Modified Single Elimination Bracket is an enhanced version of the traditional single-elimination bracket that ensures each participant has the opportunity to play in at least two matches. After playing two matches, any loss will result in elimination. Note, this is not 'Double Elimination'—even if you win your first match, losing your second will still lead to elimination.
“If Necessary Matches”
- If #1 Seed loses Match #9, #1 Seed plays Match #5
- If #1 Seed wins match #9, match #5 becomes BYE
for winner of Seeds #8 vs #9
- If #2 Seed loses Match #8, #2 Seed plays Match #12
- If #2 Seed wins match #8, match #12 becomes BYE
for winner of Seeds #7 vs #10
- If #3 Seed loses Match #11, #3 Seed plays Match #7
- If #3 Seed wins match #11, match #7 becomes BYE
for winner of Seeds #6 vs #11
- If #4 Seed loses Match #6, #4 Seed plays Match #10
- If #4 Seed wins match #6, match #10 becomes BYE
for winner of Seeds #5 vs #12
