Data Coverage and Tiers

The Tennis API covers a global suite of men's and women's competitions, from the Grand Slams through the tour and Challenger levels to partner and team events. Coverage depth is not uniform: competitions are grouped into tiers, and each match carries a coverage object that states exactly what to expect. This page explains both.

Tiers

The API groups competitions into 7 tiers.

Note: Qualification rounds often have lower coverage than the main draw, although coverage is usually consistent throughout major tournaments such as ATP events and Grand Slams.

Reading Coverage from Responses

Every match carries a coverage object in the summary-shaped feeds. It tells you what level of detail to expect ahead of a match, so you can decide which feeds to pull:

{
  "id": "sr:sport_event:73163852",
  "coverage": {
    "type": "sport_event",
    "sport_event_properties": {
      "enhanced_stats": false,
      "scores": "live",
      "detailed_serve_outcomes": true,
      "play_by_play": true
    }
  },
  "channels": [
    {
      "name": "C+ DEPORTES - Hispasat 1B/1C/1D (30.0 W) - CPD2 - 5494"
    },
    {
      "name": "SPORT1 DE - Astra 1C-1H / 2C (19.2E)"
    },
    {
      "name": "Sport2 HU - Thor 2/3 (1.0W)"
    },
    {
      "name": "NOVA Sport 1 HD CZ - Thor 2/3 (1.0W)"
    },
    {
      "name": "Supertennis HD - Hot Bird 1/2/3/4/6 (13.0E)"
    },
    {
      "name": "ORF Sport Plus - Astra 1C-1H / 2C (19.2E)"
    },
    {
      "name": "EUROSPORT 1 FR - Astra 1C-1H / 2C (19.2E)"
    },
    {
      "name": "Sport TV2 HD - Hispasat 1B/1C/1D (30.0 W) - NOS PT"
    },
    {
      "name": "Sport TV4 HD - Hispasat 1B/1C/1D (30.0 W) - NOS PT"
    },
    {
      "name": "C More Live - Thor 2/3 (1.0W) - Telenor - 5063"
    },
    {
      "name": "C More Tennis HD - Thor 2/3 (1.0W) - Telenor - 234"
    },
    {
      "name": "Sport1+ HD - Astra 1C-1H / 2C (19.2E)"
    },
    {
      "name": "Sky Sport HD 1 (D) - Astra 1C-1H / 2C (19.2E)"
    },
    {
      "name": "Eurosport Danmark - Astra 4A & SES 5 (4.9E)"
    },
    {
      "name": "Sport Klub 1 SRB - (16.0E)"
    },
    {
      "name": "Sky Sport HD 2 (D) - Astra 1C-1H / 2C (19.2E)"
    },
    {
      "name": "Tennis Channel US"
    },
    {
      "name": "ATP Tennis TV"
    }
  ]
}

• enhanced_stats: true when extended statistics beyond the core match stats are available.
• scores: when scores are provided. "live" delivers real-time updates; "post" provides scores only after the match ends.
• detailed_serve_outcomes: true when serve-level outcomes (aces, double faults, first and second serve success) are included.
• play_by_play: true when a point-by-point timeline is available for the match.

Matches can also carry a channels array naming broadcast channels, as shown above.

Using the Coverage Matrix

The Coverage Matrix is an interactive tool showing the level of data coverage for every tennis competition and season. Use it to identify which data types (statistics, play-by-play, live scores) are fully, partially, or not covered before you build.

• Select a package and tier: dropdown filters at the top narrow results to match your data plan; the search bar finds a specific competition.
• Review coverage by competition: each row is a competition and season; columns are data types such as schedules, results, and competitor profile data. Interpret the dots with the legend above.
• Sort and analyze: column-header arrows sort by season start date or coverage level; hover over a data type name for a description of what it includes.
• Match IDs: the season_id and competition_id values shown in the matrix are the same identifiers the API takes, so you can move straight from the matrix to API calls.
• Export: the Export button downloads the full matrix as CSV or Excel for offline analysis.

Coverage FAQs

For more on coverage, see the Tennis API FAQ.