Tennis

Olympic Tennis Centre

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London Olympics women’s singles gold medallist Serena Williams (USA)

Show Court 1 Capacity 5,000

Show Court 2 Capacity 3,000

Practice courts

Courts 3-9 Capacity 250 each

Centre Court (Maria Esther Bueno Stadium) Capacity 10,000

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Matches played on Green Set Grand Prix synthetic resin hardcourts

Playing surface Two layers of resin, mineral fibres and solid components

Linking layer: Seals sub-base

Cushion: Three layers of fine rubber granules / resin mixture

Asphalt: Two bituminous layers for stability

Foundation Compacted gravel

Compacted natural soil

Hardcourt

Clay

Grass

Ball speed

Consistency

Height of bounce

Sources: Rio 2016, Olympic.org, ITF, GreenSet 

Pictures: AP, Getty Images