7.1 "Player" applies to all those taking part in a match.
7.2 The game shall be played, in the case of doubles, by two players a side, or in the case of singles, by one player a side.
7.3 The side having the right to serve shall be called the serving side, and the opposing side shall be called the receiving side.
8.1 Before commencing play, the opposing sides shall toss and the side winning the toss shall exercise the choice in either Law 8.1.1 or Law 8.1.2.
8.1.1 To serve or receive first.
8.1.2 To start play at one end of the court or the other.
8.2 The side losing the toss shall then exercise the remaining choice.