In a 15 touch direct elimination bout, if Fencer X leads 13-11 when time expires, what is the ruling?

In a 15 touch direct elimination bout, when the time expires, the fencer who has the higher score is declared the winner. In this scenario, Fencer X has a score of 13 while Fencer Y has 11. Since Fencer X is leading with a score of 13, he is the one who wins the match as the time runs out, making the scoring the deciding factor.

The concept of a direct elimination bout means that the match concludes once one fencer reaches the maximum number of touches (in this case, 15) or when the time expires. As Fencer X is leading at the expiration of time, there is no need for any further action or rematch. This ruling emphasizes the importance of maintaining a lead and scoring effectively throughout the bout, as the final score at the end of the bout determines the victor directly.