Tennis Etiquette Tennis has its official rules , then it has The Code of Tennis , the unofficial rules of good tennis sportsmanship. Any serious player should take the time to read both. Players who don't understand the rules, or worse, The Code, are more likely to experience a gradually shrinking pool of opponents. Besides the rules of tennis there are also some important unwritten laws which come under the title of tennis etiquette.
Tennis is a social game, a game involving simple politeness and consideration.
Everyone will enjoy the game so much more if those standards are maintained. Talk quietly when standing near tennis courts that are in use. Never walk behind a court when a point is still in play. Wait until the point is over and then cross as fast as possible. If people are already on your court, don't disturb them until their time is up.