Tennis 1984

About

Tennis came out on January 14, 1984 for Family Computer, then for PC-8800 Series and Sharp X1 in 1985 and for Nintendo Entertainment System on October 18, 1985. The main story takes about 1 hour, doing everything about 2 hours.

Tennis is a sports game developed and released by Nintendo for the NES. In North America and Europe, Tennis was one of 18 launch games for the NES. A Game Boy version was also released. The game features single-player and two-player modes for singles and doubles matches, with either competitive or cooperative gameplay. A computerized opponent's artificial intelligence can be set to one of five difficulty levels. Mario referees the matches.

What is happening now

Tennis on Nintendo Switch remains a sports simulation title since its January 2018 release. Recent coverage has focused heavily on professional circuit developments rather than the game itself, with significant attention on player injuries, tournament disruptions, and prize money disputes among top competitors. The sport has seen notable storylines unfold at major tournaments. Carlos Alcaraz returned from a four-month injury layoff and advanced through US Open rounds while continuing to criticize ATP circuit conditions. His departure from a player group advocating for increased Grand Slam prize money marked a shift in ongoing labor discussions within professional tennis. Meanwhile, Wimbledon announced measures to address influencer disruptions that plagued recent matches at the US Open, where content creators repeatedly interrupted play. A 151-year streak in men's tennis also ended when Ben Shelton defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas at the tournament's round of 16.