Chris Evert & Ivan Lendl in Top Players' Tennis

Matches are played as head-to-head singles contests built around serves, returns, ground strokes, and net play. The player moves with the directional pad and uses buttons to hit the ball, with timing and placement affecting shot strength and direction. Proper court positioning matters: standing too close can leave you vulnerable to lobs and passing shots, while staying back can give up easy angles. Sets and games progress under standard tennis scoring.

Use deep shots to push opponents back, then change direction to open the court. Serve aggressively, but recover quickly to a balanced position after each serve. Approach the net only when you’ve forced a weak reply, since reckless net rushing is easy to punish. Patience and placement usually beat constant power shots.

Tips and tricks

• Work on consistency first; long rallies are often safer than forcing winners too early.
• Cross-court shots are a reliable way to control space and reduce risk.
• A short return is usually the best cue to move forward and finish at the net.