The Rules of Tennis
Singles
The Court
Permanent Fixtures
The Ball
The Racket
Server & Receiver
Choice of Ends & Service
The Service
Foot Fault
Delivery of Service
Service Fault
Second Service
When to Serve
The Let
The "Let" in Service
Order of Service
When Players Change Ends
The Ball in Play
Server Wins Point
Receiver Wins Point
Player Loses Point
Player Hinders Opponent
Ball Falls on Line
Ball Touches Permanent Fixtures
A Good Return
Hindrance of a Player
Score in a Game
Score in a Set
Maximum Number of Sets
Role of Court Officials
Continuous Play & Rest Periods
Coaching
Ball Change
The Doubles Game
The Doubles Court
Order of Service in Doubles
Order of Receiving in Doubles
Service out of Turn in Doubles
Error in Order of Receiving in Doubles
Service Fault in Doubles
Playing the Ball in Doubles
Additional Information
Rules of Wheelchair Tennis
Appendix I
Appendix II
Appendix III
Amendment to the Rules
Last Updated 4 December 2003
© 2003 Heath Whittamore