What happens to a player who loses in a single-elimination tournament?

In a single-elimination tournament format, when a player loses a match, that player is eliminated from the tournament and will no longer have the opportunity to compete for the championship. This structure is designed to ensure that only one player or team continues to advance after each round, emphasizing a winner-takes-all approach.

While some tournaments may offer consolation rounds or other formats that allow for additional play after elimination, these are not part of the standard single-elimination format itself. The primary rule governing single-elimination tournaments is that once a player loses, their participation in that tournament concludes immediately. This eliminates the possibility of challenges regarding match results affecting their standing, as they are no longer in the competition to pursue any further matches. Hence, it is accurate to state that a player who loses in this format is eliminated from the tournament entirely.