Competitive tennis is played on various surfaces, each offering distinct challenges. The most common surfaces include grass, clay, and hard courts. Grass courts, like those at Wimbledon, favor players with strong serve-and-volley skills. Clay courts, such as the ones at the French Open, slow down the ball and enhance rallies, favoring baseline players. Hard courts, used in events like the US Open and Australian Open, provide a balanced surface that suits different play styles. Each surface significantly impacts match strategies and player performance.