Top Spin 4

Shots divide firstly into controlled and power shots, performed respectively by tapping or charging related button (if charge is not complete, resulting shot will be a blend of the two types). Ball speed and trajectory depend by shot type, player characteristics, player position, characteristics of the shot that is to be returned, remaining stamina, and timing.

Standard baseline shot types are flat, slice, top spin, lob, and drop shots; volley shots can be normal, controlled, power, and drop volleys; serves can be flat slice and topspin. Players focus on precision (standard serve) or power (advanced serve).

Offline game modes are Exhibition, Career, King of the Court, and Top Spin Academy. In Exhibition, users can play a customisable singles or doubles game, choosing location, duration in game and sets, and score rules against the computer or other human opponents.

Career starts with the creation of one's player, which can be a male or female. Body shape and complexion, face's appearance, and outfit are customisable, with the presence of branded raquets and sportswear.

King of the Court is a party tennis match, featuring few-points long matches: the loser leaves the court, another player takes their place: who wins the final match is the winner.

Online game modes are Player Match, World Tour, 2K Open. In Player Match, users can play a single game just like offline Exhibition. Playing doubles requires 4 players, and each pair is demanded to be playing together physically.

World Tour is a competition that imitates real ATP pro circuit for which created players only can be used. There is a weekly, and an all-time ranking, male and female competitions are separated, and the choice to change one's player means previous statistics be erased.

2K Open features matches lasting 3 sets of 3 games each (last set is a super tie-break); pro players only can be used. There is an all-time ranking specific to this mode.