Standard Dimensions (ITF Regulations) Court Length: 23.77m (78ft) Court Width: Singles: 8.23m (27ft) Doubles: 10.97m (36ft) Service Line: 6.4m (21ft) from net Net Height: Posts: 1.07m (3ft 6in) Center: 0.914m (3ft) Total Area (with buffer): 37...
Standard Dimensions (ITF Regulations)
Court Length: 23.77m (78ft)
Court Width:
Singles: 8.23m (27ft)
Doubles: 10.97m (36ft)
Service Line: 6.4m (21ft) from net
Net Height:
Posts: 1.07m (3ft 6in)
Center: 0.914m (3ft)
Total Area (with buffer): 37m × 18m (120ft × 60ft)
Junior Court Sizes
Orange Court (U10): 18m × 6.4m
Red Court (U8): 11m × 5.5m
Net Height: 0.8m (uniform)
Surface Types & Key Features
Surface: Clay
Material: Crushed brick/stone
Speed: Slow
Bounce: High
Maintenance: Frequent watering/rolling
Major Tournament Example: French Open
Surface: Grass
Material: Natural turf
Speed: Fast
Bounce: Low
Maintenance: Daily mowing/watering
Major Tournament Example: Wimbledon
Surface: Hard
Material: Acrylic/asphalt
Speed: Medium
Bounce: Consistent
Maintenance: Low upkeep
Major Tournament Example: US Open, Australian Open
Surface: Carpet
Material: Synthetic
Speed: Very fast
Bounce: Low
Maintenance: Discontinued in pro tennis
Major Tournament Example
ITF Surface Speed Ratings
1 (Slowest) to 5 (Fastest)
5. Indoor Courts
Weather-proof with hard/acrylic surfaces (e.g. ATP Finals)
Rare clay variants require irrigation systems
Essential Terminology
Baseline: Rear boundary
Service Box: 6.4m × 4.1m (21ft × 13.5ft)
Alley: 1.37m-wide doubles corridor
Note: All dimensions comply with ITF competition standards. Grass courts have the highest maintenance costs, while hard courts offer optimal cost-performance balance.