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Explanatory Note
The following Rules and Cases and Decisions are the official Code of the International Tennis Federation, of which the United States Tennis Association is a member. USTA Comments have the same weight and force in USTA tournaments as do ITF Cases and Decisions.

When a match is played without officials, USTA Regulation I.N. shall apply in any situation not covered by the rules. The Code shall apply to any situation not covered by USTA Regulation I.N.

Except where otherwise stated, every reference in these Rules to the masculine includes the feminine gender.

Amendments to the USTA Comments may be made in accordance with USTA Regulation XII provided such amendments are not inconsistent with the Rules of Tennis of the International Tennis Federation.

    The Singles Game

  1. The Court
  2. Permanent Fixtures
  3. The Ball
  4. The Racket
  5. Server & Receiver
  6. Choice of Ends & Service
  7. The Service
  8. Foot Fault
  9. Delivery of Service
  10. Service Fault
  11. Second Service
  12. When to Serve
  13. The Let
  14. The "Let" in Service
  15. Order of Service
  16. When Players Change Ends
  17. The Ball in Play
  18. Server Wins Point
  19. Receiver Wins Point
  20. Player Loses Point
  21. Player Hinders Opponent
  22. Ball Falls on Line
  23. Ball Touches Permanent Fixtures
  24. A Good Return
  25. Hindrance of a Player
  26. Score in a Game
  27. Score in a Set
  28. Maximum Number of Sets
  29. Role of Court Officials
  30. Continuous Play & Rest Periods
  31. Coaching
  32. Ball Change

    The Doubles Game

  33. The Doubles Game
  34. The Doubles Court
  35. Order of Service in Doubles
  36. Order of Receiving in Doubles
  37. Service out of Turn in Doubles
  38. Error in Order of Receiving in Doubles
  39. Service Fault in Doubles
  40. Playing the Ball in Doubles

Rules of Wheelchair Tennis

Appendix I: Regulations for Making Tests Specified in Rule 3
Appendix II: Procedures for Review and Hearings on the Rules of Tennis
Appendix III: The Wheelchair Tennis Player; Challenges and Procedures for a Player's Eligibility
Amendment to the Rules of Tennis

The Code of Tennis

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