tennis courts

Where matches happen

Tennis courts are the rectangular playing surfaces where tennis is played, marked with boundary lines and divided by a net.

Courts come in several surface types—hard court, clay, and grass—each affecting ball bounce and player movement differently.

The term also refers to the facilities housing these courts, which may be indoor or outdoor.

The public tennis courts were packed on weekends.

She reserved a tennis court for their morning match.

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Opposites
racket sport venue type

tennis courtssquash courts

Indoor racket sport facilities

badminton courts

OUTDOOR vs. INDOOR SPORTS SPACE

tennis courtsindoor arenas

Enclosed large event venues

gymnasiums · swimming pools · ice rinks · bowling alleys · fitness centers

INDIVIDUAL/PAIRS vs. TEAM SPORTS VENUES

tennis courtsfootball fields

Marked athletic playing surfaces

basketball courts · baseball diamonds · hockey rinks · volleyball courts

Family

court, tennis, tennis court, courtside, racquets, lawn tennis

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G