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Virtua Tennis 2009
By Sumo Digital, released 1 Jan 2009
- Microsoft Windows
- Wii
- PlayStation 3
What it is
Virtua Tennis 2009 is a tennis simulation and sports game developed by Sumo Digital and published by SEGA. Released in 2009, it is listed for Windows, Wii, and PlayStation 3, while its Steam release is for Windows. The game features 23 top players, including three legends, along with new arenas and the licensed Davis Cup. An over-the-shoulder camera brings the view closer to the match, and updated serve, net, and stumble gameplay changes how points play out. You can create a player and customize their face, body, and clothing. Twelve court games, including Pot Shot and Pirate Wars, offer mini-game competition alone or with up to three friends. Steam lists single-player, shared or split screen, partial controller support, and Family Sharing. The Steam genres are simulation and sports.
What players like, and what they don't
- 23 top players listed
- Player face, body, and clothing customization
- 12 court games
- Shared or split-screen feature listed
- Steam lists partial controller support
- Steam release is for Windows
Who it suits
It suits players looking for tennis matches, player creation, and court-game mini-games. Shared or split-screen play is listed, along with partial controller support.
Virtua Tennis 2009 combines tennis matches with player customization and a set of court-game mini-games. Its listed Steam features include shared or split-screen play.




