About Venue
A standard tennis court is a rectangular-shaped playing surface, typically 78 feet (23.77 meters) long. For singles matches, it's 27 feet (8.23 meters) wide, and for doubles, it's 36 feet (10.97 meters) wide. The court is divided into two halves by a net, which is 3 feet (0.914 meters) high at the center and 3.5 feet (1.07 meters) at the posts. The court is marked with lines indicating boundaries, service lines, and the center service line.
Here's a more detailed description:
Length: 78 feet (23.77 meters)
Width: 27 feet (8.23 meters) for singles, 36 feet (10.97 meters) for doubles
Net Height: 3 feet (0.914 meters) at the center, 3.5 feet (1.07 meters) at the posts
Service Line: 21 feet (6.40 meters) from the net
Baselines: The lines at the ends of the court
Sidelines: The lines marking the sides of the court
Center Service Line: Divides the service area into two halves
Service Boxes: The areas on each side of the net within the service line
Surface: Tennis courts can be made of various materials like grass, clay, or hard surfaces like concrete or asphalt.
Doubles Alley: The area between the singles and doubles sidelines
The dimensions and markings of the tennis court are defined by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
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