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Sportsmanship.

Tennis sportsmanship covers respect, etiquette, and conduct on court—from handshakes to code violations. Read our breakdowns of what separates pros from problems.

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Etiquette ·6 min · June 2026

Tennis Etiquette: When Does Rule Enforcement End and Courtesy Begin?

Here is a question almost every competitive amateur has asked themselves, usually mid-match, usually after something annoying just happened: at what point does following the rules stop being enough to…