Courts
Why Tennis Courts Have Lines Outside the Singles Sidelines
Tennis court lines outside the singles sidelines mark the doubles alleys. Learn which boundary applies to each format…
The reading room
All stories
Read Golden Tennis Journal on courts, architecture, objects, traditions and the details that shape tennis beyond the score.
Architecture
Clubhouse or Grandstand: Two Different Ways to Meet Tennis
Clubhouse or grandstand design shapes everyday tennis visits, helping venues welcome players and visitors even when no…
Objects
The Tennis Trophy as a Designed Object
See how a tennis trophy’s shape, materials, and display turn a sporting award into a lasting visual emblem, and learn…
Traditions
The Myth That Tennis Traditions Never Change
Tennis traditions change as clubs and crowds reinterpret them. Learn how to preserve a custom’s meaning while adapting…
Spectatorship
A First Visit to a Tennis Match: What to Notice Between Points
A first visit to a tennis match feels richer when you notice court layout, player routines, and the crowd’s shared…
Our point of view
A court is more than its lines
Tennis is shaped by the spaces around play as much as by the points themselves. We look closely at the details that make each setting distinctive.