Our list of the best tennis games on Switch and mobile is so comprehensive that it would even bring Andy Murray out in a smile. From lifelike sims of the pro tour to arcade-style experiences that offer a little more than serving and backhands, there's something for everyone regardless of if they prefer to play on grass or clay. Or in space, apparently.
If you're not into tennis but swinging sport gear is still your thing, why not check out our picks for the best baseball games, fishing games, and golf games on Switch and mobile. Or, if you prefer to spend your time on the track rather than the court, browse our lists for the best racing games and the best car games on Switch and mobile.
With that out the way, let's start the first set in our list of the best tennis games on Switch and mobile.
Mario Tennis Aces
The latest edition in a long line of Mushroom Kingdom tennis tours, Mario Tennis Aces is the definitive way to take to the courts with the plumber and his pals. With a story mode chock-full of challenges, a diverse roster of series favorites, and an online mode that genuinely rivals that of the more realistic tennis sims, it's one of the most well-rounded tennis games we've ever played.
If Mario Tennis Aces is the new standard, we can only hope to see Camelot take on more Mario sports projects in the future.
Portable platforms: Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch Sports
If our Nintendo Switch Sports review is anything to go by, you're in for another treat in the follow-up to Wii Sports as it is definitely one of the best tennis games out there. Wii Sports' tennis gameplay was divisive, but famous nonetheless, and always a heck of a lot of chaotic fun.
If you like immersion, there's little more immersive than motion control tennis, though we can't be liable for any furniture you might break hurling yourself around the living room. There's badminton too, for anyone who prefers their tennis with a shuttlecock.
Portable platforms: Nintendo Switch
Tennis Clash
Part of the popular Clash series that covers nearly all the sports under the sun, Tennis Clash is another stellar arcade sports sim that leaves out the dreary bits. It's the ideal game for a quick set on the go, but there are still enough game modes and challenges for you to pour as much time as you want into perfecting your service game.
It's also the only title on this list to take part in an official collaboration with Gucci, so make of that what you will. Fancy.
Portable platforms: iOS and Android
Tennis World Tour 2
If you're looking for realism, Tennis World Tour 2 is the premier tennis game on Switch, with a bunch of recognizable faces from the sport. Including competitions such as the US Open, the Davis Cup, and the iconic Wimbledon, you can create your own character, or take your favorite player, to the top of the world rankings while picking up some serious silverware.
As well as all this, there's an active Tennis World Tour 2 online mode, so you can challenge your skills against other players when you outgrow the AI. While we recommend you play Tennis World Tour 2 on Switch, you can try it on your Steam Deck, though its verification is unknown.
Portable platforms: Nintendo Switch
Stick Tennis
Titles from the Stick Sports series are regular on our sports-related lists, just check out the best cricket games if you don't believe me, and Stick Tennis is no different. The arcade-inspired controls are approachable, while the surprising depth of gameplay mechanics means you can feel yourself improve as you take on AI or online opponents.
That AI just happens to include some greats from the history of the sport too, so keep your eyes peeled for John McEnroe, though you'll probably hear him first.
Portable platforms: iOS and Android
Dino Galaxy Tennis
Forget everything you think you know about tennis. Forget about dinosaurs, and space too while you're at it, as in Dino Galaxy Tennis, the three come together to form something truly unique.
While it's not the most polished package on our list, it's potentially the most inspired, with a 2D tennis mechanic that sees you blast the ball between planets with little regard for gravity. If you need a break from the high intensity of tournament competition, we recommend Dino Galaxy for a galactic getaway.
Portable platforms: Nintendo Switch
Mario Tennis Fever
We couldn't possibly only add one Mario Tennis game in this list, could we? No. Given that our Mario Tennis Fever review scores a magnificent 9/10, we knew we had to add this to our list in time for Grand Slam season.
"Ultimately," as the review says, "there's no better compliment I can pay Nintendo and Camelot than saying that Mario Tennis Fever genuinely has me excited again for the future of sports games set in the Mushroom Kingdom". Look alive, sunshine - Mario Tennis has never been more back.
Portable platforms: Nintendo Switch 2