Feb 2009

'Virtua Tennis 2009' allows you to take on the world's top tennis players in some of the most realistic courts to be found on gaming consoles. Take on the likes of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer or play as Maria Sharapova against Venus Williams to recreate some classic court battles.

Joining this impressive roster of tennis stars are several new players for 2009, including men's World No.4 Andy Murray and ladies French Open champion Ana Ivanovic. In addition to the traditional singles, doubles and mixed doubles matches, 'Virtua Tennis 2009' also has the official Davis Cup license, giving players the coveted opportunity to lead their country to glory!

'Virtua Tennis 2009' has extensive additions and detailed improvements to the classic arcade-style match engine like no other tennis game available. Player stumbling adds a new dimension to matches, while improved volleying, serving and net play allow you to express yourself on court like never before. In addition, the popular World Tour Mode has been given innovative new features offering a fully integrated online system, and new online ranking system available for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

- Improved Gameplay: Courtside action is better than ever, with extensive updates to the famous VT match engine. Improved volleying, serving and net-play allow you to express yourself on court like never before.

- New World Tour & Online Rankings: Take your career online and compete for the ultimate title of 'Virtua Tennis' Champion.

- New Players/Courts: 23 of the world's top players take to the court in new arenas and the Davis Cup.

- New Player Creation System: Now have full control over face, body, and clothes as well as the depth to populate the game world with 100's of unknown opponents.

- More Court Games: Compete in 12 minigames, 6 completely new, for either single or multiplayer action where players can upload their high scores onto the worldwide rankings in games such as Zoo Feeder