Tennis: Zero

Tennis: Zero is a competitive 1v1 and 2v2 tennis game on Roblox with a high skill ceiling and fluid controls covering smashes, lobs, dives, and slice shots. Developed collaboratively by Current x Blackstar x Misfits and launched in May 2025, it reached 53.9 million visits with 430,000 favorites and over 1 million upvotes - a 98.0% approval rating that makes it one of the best-rated games on Roblox across any genre.

Matches run on real tennis courts with mechanics built around timing mastery. Serving requires clicking to toss, then clicking again to strike with aim controlling both power and direction. Jump serves apply aggressive pressure, slice shots travel low and fast, and the Dive option extends reach for desperate saves. The skill floor is accessible but the ceiling rewards significant practice time:

• 🏆 1v1 and 2v2 modes - standard competitive match formats with 15-player servers
• ⚔️ Take Over abilities - a four-tier special ability system (Lite, Core, Elite, Ultimate) unlocked through badge progression
• 🗺️ No Abilities mode - skill-only competitive play without Take Over mechanics, for players who prefer pure technique
• 🎭 Practice Mode and Tutorial - dedicated sub-places for learning serve mechanics and drilling techniques
• 🗺️ Splash Court - an alternate themed court variant beyond the standard hardcourt
• 🎭 AFK place - a dedicated AFK area for players earning time-based rewards passively

Yen is the primary currency earned through match wins. Styles change character appearance, while Flows alter animation and movement variants - both unlocked through the Lucky Spin gacha mechanic. The dual cosmetic system creates meaningful visual variety without affecting gameplay balance. Roblox Premium subscribers receive a +10% Yen bonus on all match earnings.

Tennis: Zero has one of the most transparent developer-community relationships in its genre - the team iterates numbered apology codes (SORRYFORSHUTDOWN, SORRYFORSHUTDOWN3, SORRYFORSHUTDOWN4) after each server shutdown, and milestone codes (250KLIKES) reward the player base for growth achievements.