Super Tennis Master System box art

Sega Master System · Sports

Super Tennis

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SystemSega Master System
Released1985
GenreSports
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Super Tennis is a sports game released in 1985 for the Sega Master System, developed by SEGA.

It belongs to the Master System's earliest wave of games. Other notable Master System releases from 1985 include Hang-On, Spy vs. Spy and Teddy Boy Blues. Among the 48 Master System sports games in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.

SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.

Super Tennis supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Master System hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Super Tennis is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Super Tennis gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Super Tennis cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

CPU/P2 Never Scores00C4-8900

See all Super Tennis cheats

Super Tennis walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Super Tennis.

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Super Tennis FAQ

When did Super Tennis come out on the Master System?

Super Tennis was released for the Sega Master System in 1985.

Who made Super Tennis?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Super Tennis multiplayer?

Yes. Super Tennis supports up to 2 players.

How long does Super Tennis take to play?

As a sports game, Super Tennis typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Super Tennis on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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