Tennis – Summer Games 2024
At the Olympic Games, all matches for each event will be the best of three tie- break sets. The tie-break will operate in every set in each singles event. In the men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles events, the third set will be played as a match tie-break. In 2024, the Summer tennis event will be played on the famous clay courts of Roland-Garros.
Schedule
Records
Most Gold Medals - Male Player:
Reginald Doherty and Laurence Doherty of Great Britain hold the record for the most Olympic gold medals in tennis among male players. They each won four gold medals during the early 20th century.
Most Gold Medals - Female Player:
Venus Williams of the United States has won four Olympic gold medals in tennis, making her one of the most successful female Olympic tennis players.
Youngest Gold Medalist:
Charlotte Cooper of Great Britain holds the record for being the youngest Olympic gold medalist in tennis. She won the women's singles event at the 1900 Paris Summer Games at the age of 29.
Reintroduction in 1988:
Tennis was reintroduced as an official Olympic sport at the 1988 Seoul Summer Games after being absent from the Games for over six decades.
Mixed Doubles Return:
The mixed doubles event made its return to the Olympic program in 2012 at the London Summer Games after being absent for 88 years. This reintroduction brought back a historic and popular aspect of Olympic tennis.
Unique Facts:
Olympic Village Experience:
Unlike many professional tennis tournaments, the Summer Games offer a unique experience for tennis players as they have the opportunity to stay in the Olympic Village, fostering a sense of camaraderie with athletes from various sports.
Golden Slam:
Achieving a "Golden Slam" in tennis refers to winning all four Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal in a single calendar year. This rare accomplishment has only been achieved by Steffi Graf in 1988 (women's singles).
Surface Variability:
The Olympic tennis tournament is played on hard courts, clay courts, or grass courts, depending on the host city. This variety adds an additional challenge for players who must adapt to different playing surfaces.
Did you know that..
Reintroduction in 1988: Tennis was reintroduced as an official Olympic sport at the 1988 Seoul Summer Games after a long absence from the Games.
Venus Williams' Success: Venus Williams is one of the most successful female Olympic tennis players, having won four gold medals.
Mixed Doubles Return: The mixed doubles event made its return to the Olympic program in 2012 at the London Summer Games after an 88-year absence.
Reginald and Laurence Doherty: The Doherty brothers from Great Britain, Reginald and Laurence, hold the record for the most Olympic gold medals in tennis among male players, each winning four.
Golden Slam: Steffi Graf achieved a "Golden Slam" in 1988 by winning all four Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal in the same calendar year.