{"id":901,"date":"2024-12-25T00:00:14","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T17:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/?p=901"},"modified":"2025-03-22T13:17:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T06:17:01","slug":"luat-tennis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"A comprehensive and detailed summary of the basic rules of tennis in 2024."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennis is one of the most widely enjoyed sports in the world, attracting millions of players of all ages and skill levels. This sport is not simply about hitting the ball back and forth; it also requires strategic thinking, individual skill, and a strong competitive spirit. To participate in exciting matches, a thorough understanding of tennis rules is essential. This article will provide you with an overview of basic tennis rules, from court regulations and equipment to how points are scored in a match.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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rules<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#luat-ve-san-tennis-dat-chuan\" >Rules regarding standard tennis courts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#luat-ve-thiet-bi-co-dinh-tren-san-tennis\" >Rules regarding fixed equipment on tennis courts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#luat-ve-bong-tennis-trong-thi-dau\" >Rules regarding tennis balls in competition.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#luat-ve-vot-tennis\" >Tennis Racket Rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#luat-ve-giao-bong-va-do-bong\" >Rules regarding serving and receiving.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#luat-ve-chon-san-va-giao-bong\" >Rules regarding court selection and kick-off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#luat-ve-giao-bong-tennis\" >Tennis serving rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#luat-ve-trinh-tu-giao-bong-tennis\" >Rules regarding the order of serving in tennis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#luat-ve-loi-giao-bong\" >Rules regarding serving errors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#luat-ve-qua-giao-bong-thu-2\" >The rules regarding the second serve.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#luat-ve-thoi-gian-giao-bong\" >Rules regarding kick-off time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#luat-ve-viec-giao-bong-lai\" >Rules regarding the re-serve.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#luat-tinh-diem-trong-cac-tran-dau-tennis\" >Rules for scoring in tennis matches<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#cach-tinh-diem-trong-mot-game\" >How to calculate points in a game<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#cach-tinh-diem-trong-mot-set\" >How to calculate points in a set<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#cach-tinh-diem-trong-mot-tran-dau\" >How points are calculated in a match.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#luat-tie-%e2%80%93-break-trong-tennis\" >Tie-break rules in tennis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#luat-danh-don-trong-tennis\" >Rules of singles play in tennis<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#kich-thuoc-san\" >Court size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#quy-dinh-ve-giao-bong\" >Rules regarding the serve<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#quy-dinh-ve-diem-so\" >Scoring regulations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#luat-danh-doi-trong-tennis\" >Rules for doubles play in tennis<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#kich-thuoc-san-2\" >Court size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#quy-dinh-ve-giao-bong-2\" >Rules regarding the serve<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#quy-dinh-ve-diem-so-2\" >Scoring regulations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/en\/tennis-rules\/#ket-luan\" >Conclude<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tennis-la-gi\"><\/span><b>What is tennis?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennis is an exciting competitive sport where two players (singles) or two teams of two (doubles) use rackets to hit the ball over a net that divides the court. The goal of the game is simple: hit the ball so that it lands in the opponent&#039;s court area where they cannot return it.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_902\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-902\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-902 size-full\" title=\"What is tennis?\" src=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-1.jpg\" alt=\"What is tennis?\" width=\"600\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-1-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-1-581x372.jpg 581w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-1-400x256.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-902\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What is tennis?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennis has a long history, dating back to the 18th century and having gone through many stages of development. Today, tennis is not only popular in professional tournaments but also enjoyed in amateur activities and community sports movements, demonstrating its appeal and important role in social life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playing tennis offers numerous health benefits, both physical and mental. It&#039;s an effective form of cardio exercise that improves endurance and cardiovascular health. The constant movement on the court also contributes to the development of muscle strength and hand-eye coordination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, tennis cultivates concentration, patience, and strategic thinking. Players need to react quickly to unexpected shots from opponents and find the best way to score points. Competitive spirit is enhanced as you learn to accept defeat and continuously strive for self-improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tong-hop-luat-tennis-co-ban\"><\/span><b>Summary of basic tennis rules<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When participating in this sport, one of the first things to pay attention to is the basic rules. Although tennis rules may seem complicated, if you understand each part clearly, applying them in practice will become much easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"luat-ve-san-tennis-dat-chuan\"><\/span><b>Rules regarding standard tennis courts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennis courts are designed in a rectangular shape, with a length of 23.77m and a width of 8.23m for singles matches, while the width is 10.97m for doubles matches. A net is stretched across the center of the court, dividing it into two equal halves, with a net height of 0.914m in the middle and 1.07m at the two net posts. The lines on the court include the baseline, sidelines, service line, and service line. All these lines must be the same color for easy identification, with widths ranging from 2.5cm to 5cm.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_903\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-903\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-903 size-full\" title=\"Rules regarding standard tennis courts\" src=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-2.jpg\" alt=\"Rules regarding standard tennis courts\" width=\"600\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-2-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-2-400x208.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-903\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rules regarding standard tennis courts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"luat-ve-thiet-bi-co-dinh-tren-san-tennis\"><\/span><b>Rules regarding fixed equipment on tennis courts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed equipment on a tennis court includes the net, net posts, net ropes, support posts, net edging, court walls, umpire&#039;s chair, spectator seating, and player&#039;s fixed seats. Additionally, ball boys, the main umpire, and line judges are also considered fixed equipment when they are standing in their designated positions.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_914\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-914\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-914 size-full\" title=\"Rules regarding fixed equipment on tennis courts\" src=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-3.jpg\" alt=\"Rules regarding fixed equipment on tennis courts\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-3-496x372.jpg 496w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-3-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-3-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-914\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rules regarding fixed equipment on tennis courts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"luat-ve-bong-tennis-trong-thi-dau\"><\/span><b>Rules regarding tennis balls in competition.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennis balls must have a yellow or white felt backing and meet standard bounce requirements. Throughout a match, all balls used must be uniform to ensure fairness for both sides. Tennis balls are designed for high durability and excellent resistance to impact, maintaining their quality throughout the game.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_915\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-915\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-915 size-full\" title=\"Rules regarding tennis balls in competition.\" src=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-4.jpg\" alt=\"Rules regarding tennis balls in competition.\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-4-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-4-400x233.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-915\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rules regarding tennis balls in competition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"luat-ve-vot-tennis\"><\/span><b>Tennis Racket Rules<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennis rackets must comply with the standards set by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). Specifically, the length of the racket must not exceed 73.66 cm and the width must not exceed 31.75 cm. The racket face must be smooth and the strings must be evenly spaced; no devices or materials that could alter the properties of the ball are permitted. Furthermore, rackets must not be equipped with assistive technologies such as sensors or power meters.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_916\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-916\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-916\" title=\"Tennis Racket Rules\" src=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-5.jpg\" alt=\"Tennis Racket Rules\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-5.jpg 599w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-5-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-916\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tennis Racket Rules<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"luat-ve-giao-bong-va-do-bong\"><\/span><b>Rules regarding serving and receiving.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The server must stand behind the baseline and must not touch the boundary lines or any area of the court before hitting the ball. The ball must be hit diagonally into the opposite service box. If the ball hits the net but still lands in the service box, the server has the right to retake the serve. The receiver must stand in the opposite position and be ready to receive the ball as soon as it is served.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_917\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-917\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-917\" title=\"Tennis serving rules\" src=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-6.jpg\" alt=\"Tennis serving rules\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-6.jpg 599w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-6-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-6-400x210.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-917\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tennis serving rules<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"luat-ve-chon-san-va-giao-bong\"><\/span><b>Rules regarding court selection and kick-off<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right to choose the court and serve will be determined by a coin toss or racket spin. The winner of this round will decide whether they want to serve or choose the court. If the winner chooses to serve, the loser will have the right to choose the court, and vice versa. This rule aims to ensure fairness and randomness in the start of the match, creating a level playing field for both sides.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"luat-ve-giao-bong-tennis\"><\/span><b>Tennis serving rules<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In tennis, the server must stand behind the baseline and is not allowed to touch the boundary lines or the inside of the court before hitting the ball. The ball must be sent into the opposite service box diagonally. If the ball hits the net but still lands in the service box, the server has the right to retake the serve. Each server has two opportunities to make a valid serve; if the first attempt is unsuccessful, they have a second opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_918\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-918\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-918 size-full\" title=\"Tennis serving rules\" src=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-7.jpg\" alt=\"Tennis serving rules\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-7.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-7-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-7-400x223.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-918\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tennis serving rules<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"luat-ve-trinh-tu-giao-bong-tennis\"><\/span><b>Rules regarding the order of serving in tennis<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In each game, the server must start from the right side of the court, serve into the opponent&#039;s left service box, and then switch positions to the left to serve into the right box. This rule must be strictly followed to ensure fairness and continuity in the match. The server must also change position after each point, moving from right to left and vice versa.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"luat-ve-loi-giao-bong\"><\/span><b>Rules regarding serving errors<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A serve is considered a fault if the server fails to hit the ball or if the ball does not land in the opposite service box as specified. Two consecutive service faults result in a loss of the point. Common service faults include: the ball hitting the net and going out of service box, the ball not crossing the net, or the server touching the boundary line before hitting the shot.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"luat-ve-qua-giao-bong-thu-2\"><\/span><b>The rules regarding the second serve.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In tennis, each player is allowed two valid serves. If the first serve is unsuccessful (for example, the ball doesn&#039;t go over the net or lands outside the service area), the player is given another chance. However, if the second serve is also unsuccessful, the opponent receives the point. This rule aims to reduce pressure on the server and ensure fairness in the competition between players.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_919\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-919\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-919 size-full\" title=\"The rules regarding the second serve.\" src=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-8.jpg\" alt=\"The rules regarding the second serve.\" width=\"600\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-8.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-8-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-8-538x372.jpg 538w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-8-400x277.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-919\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The rules regarding the second serve.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"luat-ve-thoi-gian-giao-bong\"><\/span><b>Rules regarding kick-off time<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The server must execute their serve within the stipulated time frame, usually 20 to 25 seconds after the previous point has ended. This timeframe allows the player sufficient time to prepare for the serve without disrupting the rhythm of the match. If the server fails to adhere to the time limit, they may receive a warning or even lose a point.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"luat-ve-viec-giao-bong-lai\"><\/span><b>Rules regarding the re-serve.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the event of an incident during a serve, such as the ball hitting the net but still landing in the service box, the server is allowed to re-serve the serve. This also applies when external factors affect the serve, such as loud noise or foreign objects appearing on the court. This rule helps maintain fairness and continuity in the match, ensuring that all players have the opportunity to perform at their best.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_920\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-920\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-920 size-full\" title=\"Rules regarding the re-serve.\" src=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-9.jpg\" alt=\"Rules regarding the re-serve.\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-9.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-9-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-9-400x240.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-920\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rules regarding the re-serve.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"luat-tinh-diem-trong-cac-tran-dau-tennis\"><\/span><b>Rules for scoring in tennis matches<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In tennis, scoring is done using a unique system with specialized terminology. A tennis match is divided into three main levels: game, set, and the entire match.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_922\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-922\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-922\" title=\"Rules for scoring in tennis matches\" src=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-10.jpg\" alt=\"Rules for scoring in tennis matches\" width=\"600\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-10.jpg 599w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-10-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-10-400x220.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-922\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rules for scoring in tennis matches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cach-tinh-diem-trong-mot-game\"><\/span><b>How to calculate points in a game<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each game begins by scoring points as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>First point:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 15<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Second point:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 30<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Third point: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fourth point: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">win game<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When both players reach 40 points, this situation is called a &quot;deuce&quot;. To win a game in a deuce state, one of the players must win two consecutive points. The points after reaching deuce are called &quot;advantage&quot;. If the player with the advantage wins the next point, they win the game; otherwise, the points revert to deuce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cach-tinh-diem-trong-mot-set\"><\/span><b>How to calculate points in a set<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A set consists of multiple games, and to win a set, a player needs to win at least 6 games and lead their opponent by at least 2 games. For example, if the set score is 6-5, the leading player would need to win the next game to finish the set with a score of 7-5. In the case of a 6-6 tie-break, a tie-break would be applied to determine the winner of the set.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cach-tinh-diem-trong-mot-tran-dau\"><\/span><b>How points are calculated in a match.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennis matches are usually played in a best-of-3 (Bo3) or best-of-5 (Bo5) format. In a Bo3 format, the player who wins two sets first wins the match. In a Bo5 format, a player needs to win three sets to be the final winner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, tennis is not just a sport of strength, but also requires tactical finesse and the ability to manage one&#039;s mental state throughout each stage of the match.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"luat-tie-%e2%80%93-break-trong-tennis\"><\/span><b>Tie-break rules in tennis<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tie-break is used when the score in a set reaches 6-6. It&#039;s a short competition to determine the winner of that set.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_923\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-923\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-923 size-full\" title=\"Tie-break rules in tennis\" src=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-11.jpg\" alt=\"Tie-break rules in tennis\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-11.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-11-558x372.jpg 558w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-11-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-923\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tie-break rules in tennis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>How points are calculated in a tie-break:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a tie-break system, the first player to score 7 points and lead their opponent by at least 2 points wins. The scoring system in tie-breaks differs from regular games:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first player will serve once, then each player will take turns serving twice in a row.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scores in tie-breaks are recorded in order as 1, 2, 3,\u2026 instead of using values like 15, 30, 40 as in regular games.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This feature not only helps shorten match times but also creates more dramatic and exciting moments in the game, especially in long, tense sets.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"luat-danh-don-trong-tennis\"><\/span><b>Rules of singles play in tennis<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In tennis, singles rules apply to matches between two players, each standing on opposite sides of the court. Here are the basic rules of the sport:<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_924\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-924\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-924 size-full\" title=\"Rules of singles play in tennis\" src=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-12.jpg\" alt=\"Rules of singles play in tennis\" width=\"600\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-12.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-12-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-12-400x228.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rules of singles play in tennis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"kich-thuoc-san\"><\/span><b>Court size<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A standard singles tennis court measures 23.77 meters in length and 8.23 meters in width. A tightly stretched net divides the court into two equal halves. The net is 0.914 meters high at the center and rises to 1.07 meters at the two posts at either end of the court.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"quy-dinh-ve-giao-bong\"><\/span><b>Rules regarding the serve<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The player serving must stand behind the baseline and must not touch the boundary lines or any area of the court before hitting the ball. The ball must be hit into the opposite service box diagonally. If the ball hits the net but still lands in a valid service box, the server has the right to serve again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"quy-dinh-ve-diem-so\"><\/span><b>Scoring regulations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scoring system in singles matches is set up as follows: 15, 30, 40, and game. When both players reach 40 points, this situation is called a &quot;deuce&quot;. To win the game, a player needs to win two consecutive points from the moment of the deuce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"luat-danh-doi-trong-tennis\"><\/span><b>Rules for doubles play in tennis<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rules of doubles apply to matches between two teams, each with two players. Here are the basic regulations:<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_925\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-925\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-925 size-full\" title=\"Rules for doubles play in tennis\" src=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-13.jpg\" alt=\"Rules for doubles play in tennis\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-13.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clubthethao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luat-tennis-13-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-925\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rules for doubles play in tennis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"kich-thuoc-san-2\"><\/span><b>Court size<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The doubles court is larger than the singles court, measuring 23.77m in length and 10.97m in width. This means each side of the doubles court is 1.37m wider than the singles court. The boundary lines of the singles court are defined between the two service lines and are called the service lines.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"quy-dinh-ve-giao-bong-2\"><\/span><b>Rules regarding the serve<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In doubles, the server stands behind the baseline and hits the ball diagonally into the opposite service box. The first server of each team serves from the right side of the court into the opponent&#039;s left service box, and vice versa. This sequence must be strictly followed to ensure fairness and continuity in the match.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"quy-dinh-ve-diem-so-2\"><\/span><b>Scoring regulations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scoring in doubles matches follows a system: 15, 30, 40, and game. When both teams reach 40 points, this situation is called a &quot;deuce&quot;. To win the game, a team needs to win two consecutive points after reaching the deuce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ket-luan\"><\/span><b>Conclude<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennis is not just a recreational sport, but also a battle of intellect and physical strength. Mastering the rules of tennis helps players improve their skills, enjoy the fun of matches, and integrate into the global tennis community. Through this article, we hope you have gained a deeper understanding of the basic tennis rules and can apply them in practice to become an excellent tennis player.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tennis l\u00e0 m\u1ed9t trong nh\u1eefng m\u00f4n th\u1ec3 thao \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c y\u00eau th\u00edch r\u1ed9ng r\u00e3i tr\u00ean th\u1ebf gi\u1edbi, thu h\u00fat h\u00e0ng tri\u1ec7u ng\u01b0\u1eddi ch\u01a1i \u1edf m\u1ecdi l\u1ee9a tu\u1ed5i v\u00e0 tr\u00ecnh \u0111\u1ed9. 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