It’s no secret that when you’re out on the tennis court, you’re bound to have a ball (even if you hit a few into the net). But what’s better than smashing forehands and acing an opponent? Honestly, not much can top a solid tennis joke that lands right in your funny bone. Tennis is serious business for some, but we know it can also be a ton of fun, especially when served with an extra slice of humor.
Fun fact: Did you know the oldest tennis tournament, Wimbledon, has been around since 1877 and started off without rackets? How un-racqueted!
So, let’s rally through some of the best tennis jokes that are sure to have you in stitches, no matter your skill level.
Time to lob these quips your way — shall we begin the giggle match?
Table of the Funniest Tennis Jokes
1. Why didn’t the tennis player get married?
Because love means nothing to them!
2. How do tennis players stay in shape?
They do a lot of backhanded compliments.
3. What’s a tennis player’s favorite city?
Racket-cago!
4. Why do tennis players never get bored?
Because there’s always plenty of courts for them to play on!
5. Why aren’t most tennis matches romantic?
Because one side always ends up “faulting!”
6. Why don’t vampires play tennis?
They can’t handle the sunlight.
7. How is a tennis match like color?
Both can end in a tie-breaker!
8. Why did the tennis player bring a ladder?
To serve and volley from a higher level!
9. What do you call a tennis match played on a computer?
Ping Pong 2.0.
10. Why did the tennis court break up with the net?
It found someone else to tie the knot with.
11. How do tennis players make decisions?
They use common “smash” sense!
12. Why do tennis players make bad relationships?
They always fall for the “slice” of life.
13. What’s a tennis player’s favorite type of music?
Rock-and-forehand-roll.
14. What do you call a tennis player who loves to sing?
A “seren-ader!”
15. Why are tennis players never good comedians?
Because their timing is always “lob-sided.”
16. What’s Serena Williams’ least favorite part of music?
The “rest.”
17. What do tennis players say before they serve?
“This one’s ace!”
18. Why did the tennis player win the lottery?
Because he knew how to “net” a fortune.
19. How does a tennis player greet their date?
“Net” you later!
20. Why was the tennis player famous?
They had great “net-working” skills.
21. What is a tennis match without a net?
“Udder” chaos!
22. Why did the ball refuse to play tennis?
It felt too “pressured.”
23. Why are tennis players great journalists?
They’ve mastered the art of a sensational spin!
24. If you apply to be a tennis ball, what resume skill stands out?
“Bounce-back-ability.”
25. What did the tennis coach say after a bad practice?
“We need more fore-thought.”
26. Why did the tennis team go to a bank?
To turn their love into cash!
27. What happens if you throw a tennis ball into space?
It becomes a “star-serve.”
28. How do tennis players improve their math skills?
They work on their volley-ability.
29. How does a zen tennis player meditate?
By focusing on their inner “deuce.”
30. Why don’t tennis balls get invited to parties?
Because they never know when to bounce.
31. What do you get if you cross a tennis player and an insect?
Racket-swarm!
32. Why was the tennis ball always picked last?
It had zero flavor.
33. What do unshaven tennis players call themselves?
“Fuzz players.”
34. Why don’t tennis players ever tell secrets?
They might get “served” up later.
35. Why did the tennis ball go to therapy?
It had too many “emotional baseline” issues.
36. What’s a referee’s job in tennis?
Keeping everything in bouncing order!
37. Who’s a tennis player’s best friend?
The “racket-eer.”
38. Why do golfers dislike tennis players?
They’re always talking in doubles.
39. What’s a frog’s favorite tennis move?
Ribb-it!
40. Why do tennis players always pack extra socks?
In case they get a hole-in-one.
41. What do you call a tennis player’s memoir?
“My life in slices.”
42. How do you know when a tennis player is an artist?
They’re always drawing lines on the court.
43. What do you call a tennis player who loves geometry?
A protractor.
44. What’s the hardest shot for a tennis player to get right?
Committing to a tie-breaker.
45. Why did the tomato avoid tennis?
Because it didn’t want to get smashed.
46. Where do all the discarded tennis balls go?
Into the “nether” regions.
47. What is a tennis player’s favorite holiday?
“Serve”-mas.
48. Why do millennial tennis players take selfies?
To prove their game isn’t “serve-depreciating.”
49. What did the tennis coach say to inspire the team?
Keep your eye on the ball, even if it bounces out of bounds!
50. How can you tell if someone plays tennis as a hobby?
Because they constantly talk about court time.
51. What did the tennis player say to keep their partner humble?
You’re only as good as your last serve.
52. Why is tennis easier for astronauts?
No gravity drag to interrupt their lob.
53. How do tennis players catch up when they’re behind?
They rally—and serve!
54. Why was everyone talking about the tennis player’s book?
It was a real smash hit.
55. What do you get when you mix tennis with the supernatural?
A net-works horror show.
56. Why do tennis balls hate being dizzy?
They feel far too “round-and-round.”
57. What’s the best way to stay dry during a tennis match?
Play in the Sahara.
58. Why don’t amateur tennis players join big tournaments?
They can’t handle the “ace-factoring” pressure.
59. What do you call a tennis player with a lot on their mind?
A lob-thinker.
60. How do tennis players respond to bad reviews?
They volley them right back!
61. Why did the tennis serve fail?
Because it couldn’t stand up to the court’s high-jump demands.
62. What do you do when stuck at love in tennis?
Serve up some charm.
63. Why are tennis rackets so expensive?
Because they come with strings attached!
64. Why did the tennis team have a huge celebration?
They just aced their finals.
65. Why are tennis players such early risers?
They always get up for morning serves.
66. How do tennis players ensure they have good posture?
With extra “back support.”
67. What do you call a family of tennis enthusiasts?
A “serve-iving clan!”
68. Why don’t tennis players wear capes?
Because heroes get all the glory, but serves win the points.
69. What kind of salesperson does a tennis player make?
A “racket-monger.”
70. What did the tennis player say when asked about their secret talent?
“I’m great at racket-ing up victories!”
Sharing is caring. Spread the tennis fun!
We hope these tennis jokes left you laughing and lobbing them around during your next game — or dinner party! Nothing breaks the tension of a close match like a perfectly timed pun, right? If these jokes smashed your sense of humor into ace-zone, make sure to share them with your friends, family, and fellow tennis enthusiasts. Bookmark our page for more funnies — and feel free to serve these jokes up at any social gathering. Don’t let the humor slide out of bounds — let’s keep rallying the laughs around!
