Matchpoint – Tennis Championships

Matchpoint – Tennis Championships is a tennis game with direct shot control and an extensive career path. You create your own player, work your way up the ranking and compete against real tennis pros or other players. The game was developed by Torus Games and published by Kalypso Media.

Matchpoint – Tennis Championships was released on Jul 7, 2022 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The Nintendo Switch version followed on Oct 20, 2022.

The tennis game has been released for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. The Xbox version supports Smart Delivery for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. On Switch 2, the Switch version runs via backward compatibility, not as a separate new release.

In Matchpoint, positioning, shot direction and the chosen shot type determine the rally. Topspin, slice, flat shots and lobs open up different ways to push your opponent out of position. Ball physics and your alignment before the shot matter more than simplified special moves.

The Legends DLC adds Tommy Haas and Tim Henman as playable tennis legends. Both can be used in single-player and multiplayer matches. The Legends Edition bundles the base game with this expansion.

The PC minimum requirements are Windows 10 64-bit, 8 GB RAM, an AMD FX-8300 or Intel Core i3-6100, a GeForce GTX 780 or Radeon R9 285, and 6 GB storage. Recommended specs include a Ryzen 5 1600 or Core i5-7400 and a GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 590. DirectX 11 is required.

In Career mode, you start competing with a tennis pro you create yourself. Success on court improves your position in a performance-based ranking. Rivalries with recurring opponents also develop along the way.

You can customise your player's appearance, clothing and play style. This includes choosing your dominant hand and a one-handed or two-handed backhand. As you progress, you can unlock additional equipment for your player.

Matchpoint features 16 playable tennis pros, including Nick Kyrgios, Kei Nishikori, Amanda Anisimova and Carlos Alcaraz. The real players bring their names and brand-specific equipment onto the court.

You choose between topspin, flat shots, slice and lob. A high ball can push an opponent back, while a flat shot goes for pace. Angle, position and how you react to the previous ball direction are what matter most.

Coaches help develop selected strengths. Training modules and mini-games practise serves, volleys and precise placement. This lets players work on their preferred tactics before entering bigger competitions.

Matches take place on different court surfaces. Hard court, grass and sand each require a different style of play. Training and exhibition matches give you a chance to adapt to new conditions.

Matchpoint supports local multiplayer matches and online matches across several platforms. On Steam, shared matches on one screen and Remote Play Together are also listed. On Switch, two people can play on one console.

Replay mode lets you rewatch key points and longer rallies. The camera angle helps you follow movement and shot decisions.

The PC version includes a German user interface, German subtitles and German voice audio. Other supported languages include English, French, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. Controller support is available.