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
As guardians of the game, the ITF is responsible for the rules of tennis. Download them here
You can submit an application to the Rules of Tennis Committee to propose amendments to the rules using the form below
The Grand Slam rule book is implemented and enforced by the Grand Slam Board. Download it here.
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
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
The rules of beach tennis are defined in the document below
The purpose of the ITF Gender Eligibility Policy is to establish the conditions enabling transgender and non-binary players and players with sex variations to participate in ITF Competitions, in a safe and supportive environment that is free from harassment and abuse, and in line with the ITF’s objectives to oppose any form of abuse, harassment, discrimination, or violence against any person, regardless of race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, language, religion or belief, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status, while also seeking to maintain fair and meaningful competition conditions for all players participating in ITF Competitions. Download the policy below