Tennis Court Dimensions

Here are some basic guidelines to help you install a new tennis court. Above are the official dimensions of a tennis court.

Overall Area (Standard)

The minimum suggested length of the overall court area is 120 ft. and the minimum suggested width is 60 ft., giving 7,200 sq. ft. (minimum) of total area needed for a single one court.

Overall Area (Tournament or Stadium Courts)

An additional 10 ft. on both the length and width of the overall dimensions of the court are suggested to give extra perimeter area for judges to stand and for player overrun. Therefore, the overall court length would be 130 ft. and overall width would be 70 ft.

Playing Area

The length of the playing area is 78 ft. and the maximum width (the doubles court) is 36 ft., giving 2808 sq. ft. of total playing area.

Measurements

Always measure to the outside of the line to get the correct measurement. The Center Line and Center Mark are measured on the centerline of the court.

Side Space and Back Space

Leaving enough space along the sides and back of the playing area is important. You want to have a minimum of 12 ft. from the sideline to the fence, divider curtain or any fixed obstruction. A minimum of 21 ft. from the baseline to the fence or backdrop is required.

Overhead Space

For indoor facilities, the minimum overhead clearance free of any obstructions should be 20 ft. above the baseline and 35 ft. above the net.

Backstops and Fences

Normally the fencing or walls around a court are a minimum of 8 ft. high for residential courts and 10 ft. for clubs or park facilities.

Court Lines

The white lines that mark the court also have standard thicknesses. All lines should be 2 inches in width, and the baseline may be up to 4 inches.