In this section you can find the rules of tennis as well as regulations for all World Tennis tours and tournaments and the World Tennis (formerly ITF) Constitution, which governs how we operate
As guardians of the game, World Tennis is responsible for the rules of tennis. Download them here
You can submit an application to the Rules of Tennis Committee to propose amendments to the rules using the form below
The Grand Slam rule book is implemented and enforced by the Grand Slam Board. Download it here.
The set of procedural rules that govern the process by which the World Tennis Internal Ajudication Panel or Independent Tribunal hears and determines matters that are referred to them under World Tennis Rules and Regulations
The ATP, the Grand Slam Board, World Tennis (formerly ITF) and the WTA (as members of the Joint Certification Programme) require a high standard of professionalism from all officials certified as National, Green, White, Bronze, Silver and Gold under the Programme and all other officials working at ATP, Grand Slam, World Tennis and WTA tennis tournaments and competitions. Any official who wishes to raise concerns in relation to an Official’s behaviour can do so confidentially through the World Tennis Safeguarding department at the following email address: Officials.Confidential@ITFTennis.com. Download the Code of Conduct and Duties and Procedures for Officials here
The rules of beach tennis are defined in the document below
The purpose of the World Tennis Gender Eligibility Policy is to establish the conditions enabling transgender and non-binary players and players with sex variations to participate in World Tennis Competitions, in a safe and supportive environment that is free from harassment and abuse, and in line with World Tennis' objectives to oppose any form of abuse, harassment, discrimination, or violence against any person, regardless of race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, language, religion or belief, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status, while also seeking to maintain fair and meaningful competition conditions for all players participating in World Tennis competitions. Download the policy below
