The Difference Between a Pickleball Court and Tennis Court
Singles Vs. Doubles
If you have played tennis or watched tennis, you have probably noticed a parallel line a few feet in from both sidelines. In tennis, the width of the court changes for singles vs doubles. Whereas in pickleball, one size fits all. The court for singles and doubles is the same dimensions.
Court Dimensions
Length
Pickleball (singles): 44 feet long
Pickleball (doubles): 44 feet long
Tennis (singles): 78 feet long
Tennis (doubles): 78 feet long
Width
Pickleball (singles): 20 feet wide
Pickleball (doubles): 20 feet wide
Tennis (singles): 27 feet wide
Tennis (doubles): 36 feet wide
The Net
The standard pickleball net dimensions are 36 inches high at the posts and 34 inches high in the middle.
The standard tennis net dimensions are 42 inches high at the posts and 36 inches high in the center.
