Play GrandSlam - The Tennis Tournament (Europe) Online

Swing for the baseline or rush the net—your timing actually matters here, and doubles turns into hilarious miscommunication with the AI. Just pure, no-nonsense Genesis tennis.

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Game Overview

GrandSlam on the Sega Genesis is one of those sports games that just works—no frills, no fuss, just solid tennis action. The controls are snappy, so you’re not fighting the game to pull off a decent backhand, and the matches move fast enough that you can squeeze in a quick set without committing an hour. I remember booting it up for the first time and being surprised at how natural the volleys felt, even with the simple 16-bit animations.

It’s got singles and doubles, and honestly, doubles is where the chaos really shines—trying to coordinate with an AI partner (or a real one, if you’ve got a friend handy) is half the fun. No real player names or fancy stadiums, but the gameplay’s tight enough that you won’t miss them. The tournament mode’s a nice touch if you want something more structured than just exhibition matches.

Not gonna lie, it’s not as flashy as some of the bigger Genesis sports titles, but there’s something satisfying about how straightforward it is. If you’ve got a soft spot for old-school sports games, this one’s a solid serve.