iPad on the Tennis Court
August 22, 2013
String up for the last tennis event of the season, the one we’ve all been waiting for: the US Open. As your favorite reigning champs prepare to defend their titles and dominate the courts, we rounded up some of the very best in tennis apps for your iPhone or iPad. From keeping score of your stats to streaming the games live, here are our top players available in the app store today.
2013 US Open Tennis Championships • iOS App (Free)
It doesn’t get more official than this. From the United States Tennis Association comes your go-to guide for the entire tournament. This free app features live streaming video, point-by-point updates and on-demand press conferences analysis, and video highlights. Listen and follow along on your iPad to USOpen.org Radio streaming coverage, and Schedule of Play. The 2013 version also boasts a redesigned timeline that allows users to view a chronological timeline of each event, including news, videos, photos, and yes, even tweets.
The Tennis App • iOS App (Free)
Considering some tennis lessons? Consult The Tennis App first and learn from some of the world’s top experts, Bob and Mike Bryan. This famous doubles team has won eight Grand Slam titles, and can give you step-by-step instructions on how to nail key shots. Set up your iPad on the court and break down the backhand, volleys and serves until you play like a pro! Study your moves with stroke analyses, frame-by-frame lessons, and extra lessons from other tennis pros. Soon you’ll be neck and neck with the other famed players in the Open!
racquetTune – String Tension • iOS app ($1.99)
This insanely useful app can be used with your iPhone or iPad to calculate your racquet tension. We live in the future! Simply pluck your strings and racquetTune will use the tune to figure out how to tune your racquet. Use the racquetTune app to see when you should restring, or which racquet is best suited for the type of game you’re about to play. If you’re extra nerdy, the app will even email you a detailed spreadsheet with your past test data.
Tennis Trakker Pro • iOS app ($12.99)
This high-tech app pulls out the big guns for all you stat trackers. Don’t let the price scare you off; this is a professional statistics app. Coaches, parents, and die-hard tennis fans can all benefit from gathering stats throughout their training and career. Track each point on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or ipad with a simple touch. It’s not just for players, either. Others can follow live scoring of a particular match on any device, in real time. Don’t believe us? Many tennis professionals use Tennis Trakker Pro, including Venus Williams’ coach Mark Gellard!
Hit Tennis 3 • iOS app (Free)
Let’s talk about tennis apps on the other end of the spectrum. Tennis doesn’t have to be so serious! If you’re looking for some fun tennis game apps, these next few are for you. You can play Hit Tennis 3 on your iPhone while you’re out and about, or on the iPad for a more immersive experience. Just swipe and flick! It’s so much easier than getting out there on the court. Compete in your own tournaments, collect trophies, and face off against other players in 24 different competitions across the globe – all from the comfort of your own home.
Motion Tennis • iOS app ($7.99)
Serious gamers will love this tennis game. Connect Motion Tennis to your Apple TV and use your iPhone or iPod Touch as a racquet! You can also have friends and family join you by connecting two iPhones wirelessly. Play as doubles or on your own; it’s entirely up to you. Motion Tennis also tracks your total calories burnt, so you can write this off as a workout! Choose between grass or synthetic courts, four difficulty levels, and various tournament locations.
Touch Tennis: FS5 • iOS app (Free)
Sometimes simple really is best. Dial it back to the days of Pong with Touch Tennis: FS5. With this free app, you can play table tennis anytime, anywhere. Compete against different computer opponents, with a friend on your iPhone, or connect your iPad with others wirelessly. This free app will definitely bring you back to your days at the arcade. Game, set, match!
