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FACILITIES GUIDE | JUNE 2020
Acoustic improvements should be entrusted to experts in this field.
Perimeter curtains and divider netting
Perimeter curtains provide a background against which to see the ball and keep balls within the
court, as well as screening out the distraction of players going to/from adjacent courts. Divider nets
are used to separate courts and to contain the balls within the court. They may be mesh or a
combination of solid vinyl at the bottom, and mesh at the top. Netting should be hung in two pieces
that may be drawn to the ends of the court or to the centre of the court for maintenance.
Overhead clearance
The minimum height above the playing area varies according to the use for which the court is
intended. For outdoor courts, the space directly above the playing surface should be free from
obstructions. For indoor courts, specifications are normally given for the height above the net,
baseline and backstop. These are summarised in the table below.
Play Level Net (m) Baseline (m) Backstop (m)
Recreational 9.0 6.10 4.88
Tournament 12.19 minimum 12.19 minimum 12.19 minimum
Davis Cup
9 minimum
(12 for World
Group)
9 minimum
(12 for World
Group)
9 minimum
(12 for World
Group)
Table 3. Minimum heights measured from the court surface at the net, baseline and backstop.
