Description

"Top Players' Tennis," released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1990, is a tennis simulation that offers players immersive gameplay with a variety of options for tennis competition. Developed by Home Data and published by Asmik Corporation of America, this game distinguished itself by featuring tennis stars Chris Evert and Ivan Lendl, lending a sense of realism and professional quality to the gaming experience. Players can engage in singles or doubles matches, choosing to face computer-controlled opponents or competing against another player in multiplayer mode.

The game also featured several modes, including Exhibition and Tournament, which add depth to the gameplay. Exhibition mode allows for casual play, while the Tournament mode offers a more rigorous challenge as players attempt to win four major tournaments, which are inspired by real-life Grand Slam events. Each match takes place on different court surfaces such as grass, clay, or hard court, each influencing the game's physics and player performance. With Tengen as the unlicensed distributor of the game in the US, "Top Players' Tennis" also became notable for its involvement in the broader disputes regarding unlicensed games in the NES catalog. This historic aspect provides an interesting footnote in the context of the game's release and distribution.