Tennis is one of the many activities/mini-games in Grand Theft Auto 5. This activity works similarly to how it does in real life and features a deep level of detail that you’ll need to get acquainted with to succeed.
In this guide, we will look at all there is to know about Tennis in GTA 5, including the controls, shots, locations, and rules. Without wasting any more time let’s get into it.
Tennis Controls in GTA 5
Tennis in GTA V requires some quick reflexes and focus, lack either one of them and you could lose horribly. Below, we’ve highlighted the controls and how you can play Tennis in GTA 5:
Serving
Before serving, your character will be able to move halfway across the court on either left or right. Press A on Xbox or X on PlayStation to begin serving and a yellow marker will appear. Press it again when the marker reaches the red area for the most powerful serve. On the PC, aim with your mouse and press the Left Mouse Button to serve.
Base Swing
Shots can be aimed by moving the left analog stick in either direction. The shot is signaled by a white marker on the court. The base shot has an average bounce rate and normal flight time. Press A on Xbox or X on PlayStation to do a standard Base Swing. On the PC, the Left Mouse Button will be used for the basic swing.
Backspin
This shot is lower than a Base Swing and has a wider range. To use this shot, press X on Xbox and Square on PlayStation. On the PC, use the Left Shift.
Lob Shot
Lob shots are powerful shots that target your opponent’s location and can be played by pressing Y on Xbox and pressing Triangle on PlayStation. On the PC, use Space for this shot.
Top Spin
Modify your shots to use topspin. A Red marker indicates a modified shot on your screen and has a higher bounce rate and smaller flight time than a Base Shot. Shots can also be modified by a backspin; which is indicated by a Yellow marker on your screen. Use the Right Mouse Button for the
GTA 5 Tennis court locations
In addition to the court behind Michael’s House, you can go to another seven tennis courts in the game. They are:
- USLA Campus Courts, Picture Perfect Drive
- Vinewood Apartment Courts, Elgin Avenue
- Vespucci Apartment Courts, Palomino Avenue
- Vespucci Courts, Vespucci Beach
- Weazel Courts, Dorset Drive
- Richman Hotel Courts, West Eclipse Boulevard
- Chumash Hotel Courts, Great Ocean Highway
Once you get to a court where you want to play, interact with the marker present to initiate a game. Select the game length and how many sets you want to play. Then, select the difficulty and finally make your serve to begin playing.
GTA 5 Tennis Rules
There are a few rules that you should follow at all times when playing GTA 5. Serving should only be done from behind the baseline and without bouncing the ball. You must serve correctly so that it lands exactly inside the serve box on the other side.
Incorrectly servicing twice will give your opponent the point. After a successful serve, the ball bounces on either side of the net until a player misses the shot.
Tennis Scoring in GTA 5
The scoring system is the same as real-world Tennis. Read on to know these scores and the corresponding calls:
- 0 – Love
- 1 – 15
- 2 – 30
- 3 – 40
- 4 – Game
When an equal score is reached; it is called a ‘Deuce’, for instance, 40 – 40. When such a situation arises, a character must score the next two points to win the game.
