📏 Tennis Court Size
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A tennis court has standard dimensions used in both recreational and professional play. The court is rectangular and divided into two halves by a net.
📐 Court Dimensions
The official tennis court size is:
• length: 23.77 metres
• width (singles): 8.23 metres
• width (doubles): 10.97 metres
The court is longer than it is wide, and doubles uses a wider playing area than singles.
🎾 Net Height
The net runs across the centre of the court.
• height at centre: 0.914 metres
• height at posts: 1.07 metres
The net is slightly lower in the middle than at the sides.
📍 Court Layout
The tennis court includes several important markings:
• baseline (back boundary)
• sidelines (different for singles and doubles)
• service boxes
• centre service line
• centre mark on baseline
These lines define where serves must land and whether shots are in or out.
🔄 Singles vs Doubles
• Singles uses the narrower court
• Doubles uses the full width including the alleys
This changes positioning and strategy during play.
⚡ Why Court Size Matters
The size of the tennis court affects:
• player movement
• shot placement
• game strategy
Understanding the court layout helps players improve accuracy and positioning.
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