


The player can equip only one ability to start with, however as the player increases in skill, they will be able to equip multiple abilities at one time. If the player is successful with their challenge, they may equip that special ability for use in future matches. Rafael Nadal's forehand topspin, or Björn Borg's fitness. The player can then challenge a legend or current player to a match in an attempt to learn the players special ability, e.g.

Each tournament begins with a warm-up match against a fellow fictional rookie of average ability. The career involves travelling to each of the four Grand Slam tournaments and attempt to achieve the Grand Slam by winning every tournament. Grand Slam mode allows players to embark on a career with their created player. The player is able to select their venue, and to choose settings such as set length, number of sets, difficulty and the option of a tie-break. This mode is available for both single and multiplayer forms of play. Play Now is a mode allows players to enter either a singles or doubles match. Grand Slam Tennis offers 12 different authentic stadiums from all four Grand Slam venues to play in, and is the first video game since Top Spin 2 to feature a licensed Wimbledon.

Pat Cash serves as the commentator even when he is playing in a match. Up to nine players can be created at any one time. The player can customize their created player with branded clothing, racquet styles, accessories and physical appearance. In the "Create-A-Player" mode, players can create their own unique player for use in all modes of the game. It also includes a "Create-A-Player" mode. Grand Slam Tennis features 23 total players, including 10 retired legends and 13 of today's top players at the time of the game's release.
