Tennis Court Size report
The primary impression of the general enthusiasts of the tennis court is an outdoor space, fenced with barbed wire, the middle frame to connect to the net. But, even if it is to build a very ordinary tennis court, it must follow complicated and strict steps and regulations, and a professional tennis court construction company must complete its design and construction process.
The camera angle on TV made most people think that different tournaments had different size courts. It is not the case because virtually every tennis court across the globe is the same size. The standard tennis court is 23.77m long and 8.23m wide for singles matches; for doubles matches, the court is 23.77m long and 10.97m wide.
With the popularity of tennis around the world, more and more people are curious about the design and size of tennis courts. The following article has compiled basic information about the standard size of tennis courts and the different tennis court types to satisfy everyone's desire for knowledge.
Tennis Court Size Guide
The area of a standard tennis court shall not be less than 670 square meters (36.6 meters long from north to south × 18.3 meters wide from east to west). The court is divided into two equal areas by a net suspended by a cord or metal cable attached to two net posts. The net posts are 1.07m high and are fully extended. The net is 0.9m high at the center for single and doubles matches, held down tightly by a white strap.
Playing area Dimensions
- Overall Length: 78 ft / 23.77 m
- Overall Width: 27 ft / 8.23 m (Singles), 36 ft / 10.97 m (Doubles)
- Overall Surface Area: 2,106 sq ft / 195.7 sq m (Singles), 2,808 sq ft / 260.9 sq m (Doubles)
| Court dimensions | Club/recreation | ITF (pro tour) | Stadium court |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total area | 34.77m x 17.07m | 36.6m x 18.3m | 40.23m x 20.11m |
| Run-off back of court | 5.48m | 6.4m | 8.23m |
| Run-off at side of court to fence | 3.05m | 3.66m | 4.57m |
| Min distance between 2 courts (unfenced) | 3.06m | 5.48m | n/a |
| Recommended distance between two courts (unfenced) | 4.27m | n/a | n/a |
| Areas of the Tennis Court | Dimensions(ft.) | Dimensions(m) |
|---|---|---|
| Service Box | 13.5 ft. x 21 ft. | 4.1 m x 6.4 m |
| Backcourt | 18 ft. x 27 ft. | 5.5 m x 8.2 m |
| Doubles Alley | 39 ft. x 4.5 ft. | 11.9 m x 1.4 m |
| Net | 3ft in the centre, 3.5ft high at the net posts | 0.9 m / 1.1 m |
Tennis Court Lines
When viewing a tennis court from the top, the two parallel lines drawn horizontally along the width of the tennis court are called the baselines, while the lines running vertically along the length of the tennis court are called sidelines. Since almost all tennis courts worldwide are marked for both singles and doubles matches, separate sidelines for singles matches are drawn inside the doubles sideline markings.
- The baseline is up to 10cm wide.
- Service lines are two lines between the singles sidelines, 6.40m from each side of the net, parallel with the net. The area between the service line and the net is divided into two equal parts called the service courts on each side of the net. The center service line is 5cm wide.
- All other lines on the court are between 2.5cm and 5cm wide.
Tennis Court Types
Though the dimensions of all tennis courts are the same, the variety of surfaces on which matches are played can be segregated into three primary types – grass courts, hard courts and clay courts.
Grass courts
Grass courts are the most traditional tennis courts. Many current tennis tournaments, including Wimbledon, the oldest and most prestigious of the Grand Slams, are still played on grass tennis courts. The ball skids and can see an unpredictable bounce on grass surfaces while maintaining its speed. Grass court is the fastest type of court, favoring players with flawless technique, concentration, and speed.
Clay courts
There are two types of clay courts: red clay and green clay. Balls tend to hold up on red clay surfaces and bounce high, making hitting quick winners difficult. They are much slower than grass courts and lead to longer game time and are often determined by a player’s endurance and ability to deceive their opponent with craft. The less common green clay courts are slightly faster and harder than red clay courts found in parts of the USA and Canada.
Hard courts
The speed on hard courts may vary according to the amount of sand present in the top layer but are generally faster than clay courts but slower than grass courts. Balls tend to bounce high on hard courts. With their balanced nature, all-around players generally tend to do well on hard courts.
