Virtua Tennis 4

The career mode offers various ways to improve the player's character, such as training sessions (arcade mini-games that enhance statistics), purchasing new clothes with prize money, or playing matches. The menu for this mode is structured like a board game, providing a clear path forward.

Other game modes include single matches, party mode (featuring arcade mini-games), and arcade mode (where players aim to win as many matches in a row as possible). Players can choose from 19 licensed athletes (plus retired athletes exclusive to the PlayStation 3 version) when selecting a player.

Control returns are made by selecting a desired move, such as a spin or basic direction. When a special bar is filled, players can unleash a powerful hit.