Tennis in racketlon

As in other racketlon sports, tennis in racketlon is played in 21 points, with each player serving twice. But tennis specialists have the disadvantage that tennis is played last, and only if there is not already a difference of 21 points before tennis.

Very often, a player just needs to mark a few points when the tennis games starts. In case of equality after the 4 sports, the "gummy"; is played, which is a decisive point in tennis, with only 1 serve.

Rules of tennis

Tennis can be played in singles or doubles formats, with the court size adjusting for each. The game begins with a serve, where the server must hit the ball diagonally across the net into the service box. The score starts at 0 (lovingly called 'love') and progresses through 15, 30, 40, and then game point. Scoring can be peculiar to newcomers, especially with the need for a two-point advantage to win a game, the concept of 'deuce' at a 40-40 tie, and the 'advantage' system that follows.

Match Structure

A standard tennis match is divided into sets. For men's professional tennis, matches are typically best-of-five sets, while women's matches are usually best-of-three. Winning six games with at least a two-game lead wins a set. If a set reaches a 6-6 tie, a tiebreak is played in most formats, where the first player to reach 7 points with a two-point lead wins the set.

Service Rules

The serve is a critical part of tennis, initiating every point. Players alternate serving each game, switching sides of the court after every odd-numbered game. The server gets two chances to make a successful serve. A serve that fails to land in the diagonal service box is called a 'fault'. Two consecutive faults result in a 'double fault', awarding the point to the opponent.

Ball in Play

Once the ball is successfully served, players alternate hitting the ball back and forth until one fails to return it properly. The ball must bounce once before being returned, and it must land within the court boundaries. Hitting the ball before it bounces, known as a 'volley', is allowed except on the serve return.

Outs and Faults

A ball is considered 'out' if it lands outside the court's boundaries, including the baseline and sidelines. Players lose the point if they hit the net with the ball and it doesn't go into the opponent's court, fail to return the ball before it bounces twice, or commit a double fault on the serve.