How Long Is A Tennis Net?
A tennis net is 3.5 feet high at the posts and 3 feet high in the center. The net is 42 feet long for a singles match. For a doubles match, the net is 36 feet long.
The Official Length
The official length of a tennis net is 32 feet long. The net is placed so that its center is exactly at the center of the court. The net is 3.5 feet tall at the posts and 3 feet tall in the middle.
The Unofficial Length
The official length of a tennis net is 3.5 feet (1.07 meters) high at the posts and 3 feet (0.91 meters) high in the center. However, many recreational and even some competitive players use nets that are shorter than the official regulation length. For instance, a shorter net might be used for faster-paced game play or for players who are not as tall as average.
The Court Size
The size of a tennis court for singles matches is 78 feet (23.77 meters) long and 27 feet (8.23 meters) wide. The baseline, which is the back boundary line of the court, is 42 feet (12.8 m) from the net. The service line, which is the front boundary line of the court, is 21 feet (6.4 m) from the net. The doubles court is slightly larger at 84 feet (25.6 m) long and 36 feet (10.97 m) wide with a baseline that’s 50 feet (15.24 m) from the net and a service line that’s 30 feet (9.14 m) from the net.
The Net’s Purpose
The tennis net is 3.5 feet high at the posts and 3 feet high in the center. The net is stretched across the width of the court, parallel with the baselines, at a height of 3.5 feet. It divides the court in half and is intended to stop the ball from going out of bounds.
