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Rules and Regulations
ITF Rules and Regulations

In this section you can find the rules of tennis as well as regulations for all ITF tours and tournaments and the ITF Constitution, which governs how we operate

Rules of Tennis

As guardians of the game, the ITF is responsible for the rules of tennis. Download them here

Amendments to the Rules of Tennis

You can submit an application to the Rules of Tennis Committee to propose amendments to the rules using the form below

Grand Slam Rules

The Grand Slam rule book is implemented and enforced by the Grand Slam Board. Download it here.

Procedural Rules

The set of procedural rules that govern the process by which the ITF Internal Ajudication Panel or Independent Tribunal hears and determines matters that are referred to them under ITF Rules and Regulations

Officiating

The ATP, the Grand Slam Board, the 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, ITF 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 ITF’s Safeguarding department at the following email address: Officials.Confidential@ITFTennis.com. Download the Code of Conduct and Duties and Procedures for Officials here

Beach Tennis Rules

The rules of beach tennis are defined in the document below

ITF Transgender Policy

The purpose of the ITF Transgender Policy is to facilitate the participation of Transgender athletes in ITF Competitions in the category of competition that is consistent with their gender identity. Download the policy below


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