Sega VirtuaTennis 3 061213 User Manual

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PLAYSTATION®3

US MANUAL

VIRTUA TENNIS™ 3

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Thank you for purchasing Virtua Tennis™ 3. Please note that this software is designed for
use with the PLAYSTATION
manual thoroughly before you start playing.

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3 computer entertainment system. Be sure to read this software

CONTENTS

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Starting the Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

World Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Exhibition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Court Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Player Introductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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GETTING STARTED

PLAYSTATION®3 system front

Starting a game: Before use, carefully read the instructions supplied with the

PLAYSTATION
information on setting up and using your system as well as important safety information.

Check that the MAIN POWER switch (located on the system rear) is turned on. Insert the
Tennis™ 3 disc with the label facing up into the disc slot. Select the icon for the software title under

[Game] in the PLAYSTATION
manual for information on using software.

Quitting a game: During gameplay, press and hold down the PS button on the

wireless controller for at least 2 seconds. Then select “Quit Game” from the screen
that is displayed.

Hint

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3 computer entertainment system. The documentation contains

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3 system’s home menu, and then press the gSbutton. Refer to this

To remove a disc, touch the eject button after quitting the game.

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Virtua

Using the SIXAXIS™ wireless controller (for PLAYSTATION®3)

* The L3 and R3 buttons function when the sticks are pressed.

Note: To use the controller, you must first register or “pair” the controller with the

PLAYSTATION 3 system and assign a number to the controller. For details, refer to the
instructions supplied with the system.

Saved data for PLAYSTATION®3 format software

Saved data for PLAYSTATION 3 format software is saved on the system’s hard disk.
The data is displayed under “Saved Game Utility” in the Game menu.

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Player/COM
Information

❚ Name
❚ Play Style
❚ Match Count

(Games and Sets won)

❚ Name
❚ Play Style
❚ Match Count

Points

Player /COM

Information

Serve Speed

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CONTROLS

The following controls are used in this game. Please note that all explanations
assume A Type configuration. Configuration can be changed via Options
(p.10) and the Pause Menu (p.19).

MENU CONTROLS GAME CONTROLS

left stick /

directional buttons

gS button

gA button

gD button

gF button

SELECT button

tQ / tE button

START button

By selecting D Type configuration, you can add a new dimension to your
gameplay by using the motion sensing function of the SIXAXIS™ wireless
controller (for PLAYSTATION
tilt the controller left, right, forwards and backwards in the direction you wish
to run. You can also deliver a number of hard hitting shots by using the
controller in a similar fashion to a tennis racket. Swing the controller
horizontally left or right for a top spin shot, vertically down for a slice shot,
or vertically up for a lob shot.

CV Highlight menu item
ZX Change option

Move player/Aim/Aftertouch

Select/Open menu Top spin shot

Cancel/Exit menu

Top spin shot

Cancel/Exit menu Lob shot

Not Used Slice shot

Not Used Toggle viewpoint

Not Used Instruct COM partner

Open Main Menu Pause game

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3). To move the player around the court, simply

VIEWING THE GAME SCREEN

Press the SELECT button to switch between Court
Cam (default) and Player Cam. Court Cam offers a
TV Gantry view of the action from 45° above the
court. Player Cam shows a court level view over
the shoulder of the player.

Player Cam View

BASIC TECHNIQUES

SERVING

1 Use the left stick or directional

buttons to set your start position
and press a shot button to begin
the Serve Gauge.

2 Hold the left stick or directional

buttons in the direction you wish to
serve. Take care as holding it too
long will cause the ball to fault.

3 Press the shot button again so that the Serve Gauge stops on Max.

The closer it is to Max, the stronger the serve will be.

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RETURNING SHOTS SHOT TYPES

1 Approach the ball

As the ball is returned by your
opponent, try to anticipate where it
will arrive in your own court and
run quickly to that position. Your
shot type and footing will vary
depending on your position relative
to the ball.

2 Press the Shot Button

Press the shot button to start your
swing. The length of time between
starting your swing and hitting the
ball will determine the shot's
power. Additionally, the shot type
will vary depending on the shot
button used (see Shot Types).

3 Set the Direction

After pressing the shot button, use
the left stick or directional buttons
to determine the shot’s direction.
The direction will become more
extreme the longer you hold the
buttons.

Top Spin (Regular Shot)

Press the gS / gA button for a regular shot applying top spin.

Slice (Defensive Shot)

Press the gF button for a slice shot when you’re in a tight spot.
The speed is slow, but gives you time to regain your footing.

Lob

Lob

Press the gD, gS+gF or

gA+gF buttons for a lob shot

Top Spin

that goes straight over your
opponent's head when
they're near the net.

HITTING HARD SHOTS

1 Aim for the peak of the

bounce

By aiming for the ball while
at the peak of its bounce (high
shot point), you can return it
with greater force.

2 Anticipate the ball’s arrival and swing early

Position yourself where the ball will arrive and start your swing early to
build a more powerful shot. Be careful, for if you fail to predict the ball’s
arrival correctly your shot will be weak.

Slice

Good. A well-anticipated ball is

met by a powerful swing.

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Bad. Poor anticipation leads to
a weak return or missed shots.

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SIMPLE CONTROLS FOR SUPERIOR PLAY

Smash

If you're positioned such that the ball reaches
you before it bounces, you can automatically
volley it back. High balls sent over your head
can be smashed back into the opponent's court.

Drop Shot

If your opponent is near the baseline, hit a slice
shot and aim for the front of the opponent’s
court. This allows you to return a Drop Shot that
falls close to the net.

Running Shot

If you can’t reach the ball in time, press the top
spin button for a running shot. The momentum
will cause you to lose your footing, and the shot
will be weak, but the ball will be returned.

INSTRUCTING A COM DOUBLES PARTNER

Give strategic instructions to your COM
partner during doubles matches. Press
the

tQt E buttons to switch between

the positions below. These are displayed
at the top left of the screen.

BASELINE Back of court (defensive)
NORMAL Regular position
NET PLAY Front of court (offensive)

DOUBLES WINNING TECHNIQUES

Try to keep one player in each half of the court.
Shots aimed the center of the opponent's court will
cause both players to move inwards leaving the
sidelines open. Return shots with no directional
input will naturally tend towards the center court.

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STARTING THE GAME

Press the START button at the Title Screen to bring
up the Main Menu, and use the left stick
the

gS button to select from the following modes:

■ World Tour Create and develop your own player character and enter

competitions all around the world for the number one
world ranking (p.11).

■ Tournament Take part in a 5 match Singles or 3 match Doubles

tournament against COM players (p.17).

■ Exhibition A single match mode for 1 to 4 players where game

settings can be set freely (p.18).

■ Court Games A collection of seven mini-games for 2 to 4 players (p.20).

■ Options Make changes to a variety of game settings (p.10)

SAVING AND LOADING

Two kinds of game data are created by this game – System Data and World
Tour Player Data. System Data stores your system settings and Tournament
rankings etc. and you will be prompted to save this to your storage device
whenever changes are made to the content. World Tour Player Data is used in
the World Tour mode to store custom player details, parameters, and game
progress. World Tour Player Data must be saved manually via
World Tour Map (p.13).

CV and

Home on the

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OPTIONS

Make changes to a variety of game settings as
detailed below. Use the left stick
category and press the

gS button to open the

settings. Then use the left stick
optio, and
Select

Tournament Mode Rankings

Game Settings

Controller Settings

Screen Settings

ZX and the gS button to make changes.

Return to Main Menu when finished.

View the ranking for each game
category in Tournament mode. Use
the left stick
and

■ Game Difficulty

Set the overall game difficulty from
Very Easy to Very Hard.

■ Number of Games

Set the number of games to be
played from

■ Fix Camera

Set ON to keep the Court Cam at
player 1’s end of the court, or OFF
to follow the server.

■ Service Speed Display

Display the serve speed in mph
or km/h.

Choose a controller configuration from
A to D Type. This may also be set via
the Pause Menu during gameplay
(p.19).

Refer to the test card when making
color adjustments to your display and
use the left stick to adjust the screen
position. Press the
the setting to default.

ZX to select a category,

CV to scroll through the rankings.

1 to 6.

gF button to return

CV to select a

CV to select an

Flicker Reduction Setting

Sound Settings

HDD Cache Settings

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Adjust from Min to Max to help
reduce flicker on certain display
types.

■ Music Volume

Set the volume of background
music from

■ Sound Effects Volume

Set the volume of sound effects
from Min to Max.

■ Umpire Calls

Choose a language for the umpire
or select Local to set to the court’s
local language.

■ Use Game Data

When Game Data is On, a
maximum of 3403MB is allocated
on the HDD and data is transferred
during gameplay. After the transfer
is completed, data will load
quickly. Do not turn off the power
when the system’s HDD access
indicator is lit. The HDD is in
operation at such times.

■ Clear Game Data

Clear the Game Data files for this
game from your HDD.

Min to Max.

WORLD TOUR

Create your own player character, develop them through training and coaching,
and enter competitions held all around the globe to rise through the ranks for
the number one spot.

STARTING THE WORLD TOUR

Select New Game to create a player character from
scratch or slect Continue to load previously saved
World Tour Player Data from your storage device.

CREATING A PLAYER CHARACTER

At the Player Registration screen, choose a Men’s
Tour

or a Women’s Tour and press the gS button.

Then use the left stick
options below and proceed to each settings screen
by pressing the

■ Name Enter a name for your player up to 10 characters.

■ Face Choose skin and eye color, face, eye, nose and mouth shape.

■ Head Choose hair, eyebrow and beard styles and colors.

■ Body Choose your player’s height and weight.

■ Outfit Choose the racket color and uniform options.

■ Play Style Decide if your player is left or right handed and choose their

POSITIONING THE HOME BASE

Choose a position on the World Tour Map to build
your Home Base. Rotate the map with the left stick
and press the
press the gD button to immediately return home
from anywhere on the World Tour Map.

CV to select from the

gS button. Select OK to finish.

backhand style and postures.

gS button to set. Once positioned,

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WORLD TOUR MAP

This is the main selection screen for competitions
and for the various training activities available. Rotate
the map using the left stick to select a location or
activity and press the
World Tour Map screen also includes information on
the current date, name and standing of the player, and the player’s stamina.

Incoming Mail

Whenever mail comes in, the New Mail indicator
will be displayed at the upper left of the World
Tour Map screen. Press the
your mailbox and
Your coach and other players will often mail you
with advice, requests for practice games, words of encouragement, and
occasionally expressions of rivalry, so check whenever you see the New
Mail indicator.

Tour Calendar

Press the tE button at the World Tour Map
screen to see the tour schedule for the year. This
contains details of every competition, so plan
ahead and make sure your player is in top form
when it’s time to compete. Practice games
offered by other players will also automatically be placed in the schedule,
identifiable by the player’s icon.

Finishing the Game Mode

Press the START button and select Ye s to exit
the mode and return to the Main Menu.
Remember to save your progress first, as any
unsaved changes will be lost.

gS button to proceed. The

tQ button to open

CV to select the mail to read.

HOME

Come here to rest your player, change gear and
manage your World Tour Player Data. The complete
player status and parameters are displayed on the
right side of the screen for your reference.

Change Gear

Select Change Gear from the Home menu to
change clothes and put on accessories received
as prizes, and from players, sponsors, the coach,
and the SPT Administration.

Rest

To recover your player’s stamina select Rest from
the Home menu, then select from the following:

Energy Drink: Instant recovery, but increases

player fatigue.

Home: Takes one week of your schedule.

Reduces fatigue slightly.

Vacation: Takes three weeks of your schedule. Reduces fatigue.

Managing Data
Select Save to write the current game progress to your storage device or
Load to continue with a different World Tour Player Data. Please note that

this is the only way to save your World Tour Player Data. Progress will be
lost if you exit without saving.

STAMINA

Attempt training and competitions while your stamina gauge is at zero and
you will not be able to play to full capacity. Continue to push your player in
this state and the additional fatigue can easily lead to an injury or worse.
Make sure your player gets sufficient rest when stamina is low.

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TRAINING

Two kinds of training are available during the World Tour – mini-games, each
with their own space on the World Tour Map, and the Tennis Academy which
is housed at a single location. Use the left stick to select a mini-game or the
Tennis Academy and press the gS button to proceed. Note that one training
session or mini-game will occupy one week of the tour schedule.

Mini-Games

A variety of novel scenarios are available as mini-games which help increase
your player’s levels and game skills. As you advance, the games will
become more difficult, and the number of games available will increase.
Games available from the outset are introduced below.

BULLS EYE

Hit the center of the circle with the ball for the
highest score. This game is ideal for honing your
return volley skills and improving your aim.

PIN CRUSHER

Knock down the bowling pins with your serve.
This is a good exercise for practicing serving, aim,
and power moderation.

DRUM TOPPLE

Knock the red oil drums to the ground. Use this
exercise to help build powerful return strokes.

AVALANCHE

Catch the fruit, but keep out of the path of the
giant cascading tennis balls. Fast and careful
footwork is needed to succeed.

Tennis Academy

The practical coaching you receive here will
improve your overall game. Clear each challenge to
increase your parameters and progress to a higher
level of training. Challenges include the following:

■ Groundstroke Practice: Hit a MAX power groundstroke

Anticipate the ball’s position and push the button early to hit the ball with
a bigger back swing that drives more power into your shot.

■ Serve and Volley Practice: Hit three volleys in a row

Get close to the net and hit the ball before it bounces to volley. The closer
you are to the net, the higher you can hit the ball and the more powerful
your volley will be.

■ Footwork Training: Hit five slice shots in a row

By pressing the slice button when you make a shot, you can hit a slow
but accurate slice shot.

COMPETITION

A wide selection of Singles, Doubles and Mixed
Doubles competitions are scheduled throughout
the year. The current ranking of the player
determines which competitions can be entered.
Partners are needed for the Doubles tournaments
and can be selected from the players list.

Please note that entry into a competition will occupy one week of the tour
schedule.

GAME EVENTS

As the World Tour progresses, a variety of different game events will take place.

ALIEN ATTACK

Return the ball to destroy approaching aliens
before they reach the barricade. This exercise
helps build powerful and accurate return strokes.

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New Gear

Various accessories and items may be received as prizes, and from players,
sponsors, the coach, and the SPT Administration. These can be accessed

Gear in the Home menu.

via

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Talking to Players

At various points in the game, the other players may approach you to talk.
This can be friendly chatter, words of encouragement, and occasionally
some playful rivalry.

❚ Practice Match

As you become acquainted with other players, they may send you mail to
request a practice match at a set time and place. The player icon will be
displayed in the schedule for that week, and will also appear next to the
designated court on the World Tour Map. Select the court to accept the
invitation and begin the practice match.

❚ Player Challenges

Additionally, players may send you mail to challenge you to the Court
Game (p.20) Pin Crusher VS at a set time and place. As with practice
matches, the player icon will appear in the schedule for that week and
also above the Pin Crusher mini-game on the World Tour Map. Select the
mini-game to accept the challenge.

Injury

Tough training and competition schedules can be
hard on players and if you push them too far they
become fatigued facing a risk of injury. These can
range from simple physical complaints such as
sprains and torn ligaments, to more problematic
symptoms of illness that indicate a more serious internal condition. Injuries may
require several weeks to recover from, leaving a permanent mark on your
player’s career. Keep a close eye on the stamina levels and make sure they get
adequate rest.

Retirement

If after a 20 year career your player has yet to reach the number 1 ranking,
they will retire from the game permanently.

TOURNAMENT

A Tournament mode for 1 to 2 players. A Singles tournament comprises five
matches and a Doubles tournament comprises three.

SELECTING A MATCH SYSTEM

Select Tournament from the Main Menu and
choose a Singles or Doubles competition.
Doubles matches in Tournament mode are for two
players playing co-operatively.

SELECTING A PLAYER

Select a player from the 20 featured male and
female players. To use a player created in the
World Tour mode, select the Custom Player
option. This option is only available when World
Tour Player Data has previously been saved on
your storage device. If more than one World Tour Player Data is available then
both team members can use Custom Players during a Doubles competition.

Player 2 must press the START button before selecting a player.

STARTING THE COMPETITION

Once the players are confirmed, the first match will
begin. Aim to win the entire series of matches.

If you lose a match, select
or select End to return to the Main Menu.

❚ The difficulty level of opponents can be set via Game Settings in Options

(p.10).

Continue to try again

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EXHIBITION

A Single Match mode for 1 to 4 players where each setting can be freely
assigned.

SELECTING A MATCH SYSTEM

Select Exhibition from the Main Menu and then
choose a

SELECTING A PLAYER

As with Tournament mode, you can freely select
from the 20 players available or choose a
Player from available World Tour Player Data.
Players 2 to 4 must press the START button before
making their selection. Once a player has been
chosen, remaining COM players must be selected.

SETTING THE PLAYER POSITION

Choose the side and the court position you wish to
occupy. Once all player positions have been
decided, the remaining COM players must be
placed.

SETTING RULES

Set the stage and a variety of match rules. Select
the rule with the left stick
setting with ZX. Once set, move the cursor to OK
and press the gS button.

Singles or Doubles match.

Custom

CV and change the

■ Stage Choose the location of the game (p.24). Depending on the
court, the ball will react differently. Available stages will also
increase as you win competitions in World Tour mode.

■ Game Count The number of games needed to win a set and tie-break options.

■ Set Count The number of sets needed to win the game.

■ Server Choose the serving player.

■ COM Level Set the level of COM players from Easy to Very Hard.

Tie-breaks

An extra game is added if no player wins by two
or more games within the set number of games.
After the players have won the same number of
games, the last game will be the tie-break.

In the event of a tie-break, points will be counted numerically (e.g. 5-6) and
the first player to win by two, while gaining seven or more points, will be the
winner. Each player serves twice in a row.

PAUSE MENU

Press the START button during gameplay to pause the game and display the
Pause Menu. Select from the options below and press the gS button. Menu
items vary depending on the game mode.

■ Return to Match

Continue the game in progress

■ Try Again

Restart the current match from the beginning.

■ Controller

Change the controller layout as detailed in Options (p.10).

■ Return to the Player Selection Screen

Restart the game with different players and settings.

■ Return to the World Map

Quit the current training/competition and return to the World Tour Map screen (World
Tour mode only).

■ Return to the Main Menu

Quit the game in progress and return to the Main Menu.

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COURT GAMES

A series of mini-games for two to four players. Once a game has been
selected, each participating player must press the START button on their
controller, and choose a player character. The game will begin when all players
have been decided.

PIN CRUSHER VS

Take turns knocking down the bowling pins with your
serve.

TRICKY PIN CRUSHER VS

More challenging than Pin Crusher VS. Take turns
knocking down the bowling pins with your serve.

AVALANCHE VS

Catch the fruit, but keep out of the path of the giant
cascading tennis balls.

PANIC BALLOON VS

Take turns returning the ball to burst the balloons. Watch
the arrows on the balloons to predict where the ball will go.

COURT CURLING VS

Take turns knocking the stone into the scoring zone. The
closer you get to the edge, the more points you will earn.

ALIEN ATTACK VS

Scramble to return the ball, trying to destroy more
approaching aliens than the other players.

PLAYER INTRODUCTIONS

Take to the courts as or against 20 licensed pro players, each with their own
individual strengths and weaknesses.

❚ Player data based on information correct as of April 2006.

Roger Federer (SUI)

Height 185cm (6’1”) Weight 80kg (177lbs)
Date of Birth August 8, 1981
Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type All Around

Andy Roddick (USA)

Height 187cm (6’2”) Weight 86kg (190lbs)
Date of Birth August 30, 1982
Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type Big Server

Rafael Nadal (ESP)

Height 185cm (6’1”) Weight 85kg (188lbs)
Date of Birth June 3, 1986
Preferred Hand Left-handed Play Type Fast Runner

David Nalbandian (ARG)

Height 180cm (5’11”) Weight 79kg (175lbs)
Date of Birth January 1, 1982
Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type Strong Backhand

Tim Henman (GBR)

Height 185cm (6’1”) Weight 77kg (170lbs)
Date of Birth September 6, 1974
Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type Serve and Volley

SUPER BINGO VS

Take turns hitting the moving numbered panels to score
a line of your own on the bingo card.

Tommy Haas (GER)

Height 187cm (6’2”) Weight 88kg (195lbs)
Date of Birth April 3, 1978
Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type All Around

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James Blake (USA)

Height 185cm (6’1”) Weight 79kg (175lbs)
Date of Birth December 28, 1979
Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type Powerful Strokes

Lleyton Hewitt (AUS)

Height 180cm (5’11”) Weight 77kg (170lbs)
Date of Birth February 24, 1981
Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type Counter Shots

Mario Ancic (CRO)

Height 195cm (6’5”) Weight 81kg (180lbs)
Date of Birth March 30, 1984
Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type Big Server

Taylor Dent (USA)

Height 187cm (6’2”) Weight 88kg (195lbs)
Date of Birth April 24, 1981
Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type Serve and Volley

Juan Carlos Ferrero (ESP)

Height 182cm (6’0”) Weight 72kg (160lbs)
Date of Birth February 12, 1980
Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type Strong Forehand

Sebastian Grosjean (FRA)

Height 175cm (5’9”) Weight 72kg (160lbs)
Date of Birth May 29, 1978
Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type Fast Runner

Maria Sharapova (RUS)

Height 188cm (6’2”) Weight 59kg (130lbs)
Date of Birth April 19, 1987
Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type Hard Hitter

Lindsay Davenport (USA)

Height 189cm (6’2
Date of Birth June 8, 1976
Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type Big Server

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2”) Weight 79kg (175lbs)

Venus Williams (USA)

Height 185cm (6’1”) Weight 72.5kg (160lbs)
Date of Birth June 17, 1980
Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type Powerful Strokes

Amelie Mauresmo (FRA)

Height 175cm (5’9”) Weight 69kg (152lbs)
Date of Birth July 5, 1979
Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type Various Shots

Daniela Hantuchova (SVK)

Height 181cm (5’11
Date of Birth April 23, 1983
Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type All Around

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4”) Weight 56kg (123lbs)

Nicole Vaidisova (CZE)

Height 183cm (6’0”) Weight 63kg (139lbs)
Date of Birth April 23, 1989
Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type Strong Forehand

Gael Monfils (FRA)

Height 193cm (6’4”) Weight 80kg (177lbs)
Date of Birth September 1, 1986
Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type Various Shots

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Martina Hingis (SUI)

Height 170cm (5’7”) Weight 59kg (130lbs)
Date of Birth September 30, 1980
Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type Tactical Player

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COURTS

A variety of tennis courts are available in Virtua Tennis™ 3. A selection is
shown below:

London, England

Seating: 13,000
Surface: Grass
Ball Speed: Fast
Bounce: Low

Melbourne, Australia

Seating : 18,000
Surface: Hard
Ball Speed: Regular
Bounce: High

New York, USA

Seating : 25,000
Surface: Hard
Ball Speed: Regular
Bounce: High

Los Angeles, USA

Seating : 15,000
Surface: Carpet
Ball Speed: Regular
Bounce: High

Paris, France

Seating : 16,000
Surface: Grass
Ball Speed: Fast
Bounce: Low

Vancouver, Canada

Seating : 1,000
Surface: Grass
Ball Speed: Fast
Bounce: Low

CREDITS

EGA OF AMERICA, INC

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CEO

aoya Tsurumi

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President/COO

imon Jeffery

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VP of Product Development

ave Cobb

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Senior Producer

Constantine Hantzopoulos

Associate Producer

Christopher Kaminski

Vice President of Marketing

Scott A. Steinberg

Director of Marketing

Rick Naylor

Product Manager

Teri A. Higgins

Public Relations Manager

Jennie Sue

Creative Services

Jen Groeling
Heather Lucchetti
Bridget Oates

co Garcia

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QA Lead Analysts

Shawn Dobbins
Chris Rose

QA Asst. Lead Analysts

Jason Bianchi

QA Testers

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Tom Dudley
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Scott Lambrecht
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Surface: Hard
Ball Speed: Regular
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Seating : 500
Surface: Clay
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