What Is a Lob in Tennis?
A lob is a shot hit high over an opponent at the net, either to win the point outright or to buy time on defense. Here is how lobs work.
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What Is Serve-and-Volley in Tennis?
Serve-and-volley is a tactic where the server rushes to the net right after serving to finish the point with a volley. Here is how it works.
What Is a Wild Card in Tennis?
A wild card is a tournament entry granted at the organizer's discretion to a player who did not qualify by ranking. Here is how wild cards work.
What Is a Drop Shot in Tennis?
A drop shot is a softly hit ball, usually with backspin, that lands just over the net to catch a deep opponent off guard. Here is how it works.
What Is a Volley in Tennis?
A volley is a shot hit before the ball bounces, usually near the net. Learn how volleys work, the key rules, and when players use them.
What Is a Seed in Tennis?
A seed in tennis is a top-ranked player placed apart in the draw so the best players meet late. Here is how many seeds there are and how they work.
What Is an Unforced Error in Tennis?
What is an unforced error in tennis? A missed shot a player had time and balance to make, with no pressure. How it differs from a forced error.
What Is Deuce in Tennis?
What is deuce in tennis? Deuce is the 40-40 tie where a player must win two points in a row to take the game. Learn advantage, no-ad scoring, and more.
What Is Love in Tennis? Scoring Explained
What is love in tennis? Love simply means zero points. Learn how it fits the 15-30-40 scoring system, why it is used, and where the term comes from.
What Is a Let in Tennis?
A let in tennis means a point or serve is replayed with no penalty. Here is the serve let, the net-cord let, and when a point gets played again.
What Is an Ace in Tennis?
An ace in tennis is a legal serve the receiver never touches, winning the point outright. Here is exactly what counts as an ace and what does not.
Tennis Scoring Explained (Love, 15, 30, 40, Deuce)
Tennis scoring goes love, 15, 30, 40, game, with deuce and advantage at 40-40. Here is how points, games, sets, matches, and tiebreaks fit together.
Tennis: the Grand Slams and the Tour
Our tennis coverage follows the ATP and WTA Tours across the season, building toward the four Grand Slams — the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open. We report results from the Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 events, the ATP Finals and the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup, covering singles and doubles, surfaces from hard court to clay to grass, and the rankings races that shape seedings.
Draw analysis, match reports, injury news and the rivalries that define eras all feature here, alongside the rise of the next generation. Follow live results on our live scores page, track the rankings and tournament draws through standings, and explore the latest news for previews and reaction from every round.
Tennis — frequently asked questions
Where can I follow live tennis scores?
Live tennis results are on our Live Scores page, covering ATP and WTA events including the Grand Slams.
Which tennis events does 360SportNews cover?
We cover the four Grand Slams — the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open — plus the Masters 1000, WTA 1000, ATP Finals and team events.
Do you cover both ATP and WTA tours?
Yes. Our coverage spans both the men's ATP Tour and the women's WTA Tour, in singles and doubles.
Where can I see the tennis rankings?
Current rankings and tournament draws are tracked on our Standings page.