Next Generation Tennis (Aka US Open 2002)
About Next Generation Tennis (Aka US Open 2002)
From the archive
This is the original PS2Home fact sheet for Next Generation Tennis (Aka US Open 2002), preserved from the early-2000s archive. Details reflect the PAL release as catalogued at the time.
Official fact sheet
Who has never dreamed of stepping into a famous player?s shoes, of playing on the centre court and of having your winning shot applauded by a jubilant crowd? For those who want to try their luck, Next Generation Tennis will give them access to the most prestigious tennis courts in the world.
- 2 official licences: Roland Garros and US Open, with 6 faithfully recreated courts
- 4 main types of shot available (lob, top spin, normal, slice) as well as side spin
- Ball behaviour tailored for different surface types
- Realistic player behaviour based on their playing styles and preferred surfaces
- Over 500 animations created with motion capture
- Artificial Intelligence developed with the co-operation of a professional trainer
- F.T.F sound banks used for background sound effects Surround sound
- 12 courts and 4 different surfaces different locations 3 training courts 2 hidden courts (sand and ice)
- 10 professional players (including 4 women) with playing styles modelled on their temperament and faithfully recreated physical appearances
- The possibility of playing a man against a woman in singles or doubles
- Arcade: play successive opponents in singles or doubles
- Exhibition: singles, doubles, or two against one
- Challenge: create your own tournament Career: create a player and aim to reach the highest level after 20 seasons. Compare performances on the Internet
- Race: defeat as many opponents in a row as possible in one-game or one-point matches
- Numerous bonuses (hidden modes, locations, kits, players, courts…) to be unlocked in all game modes
- Up to 4 players in Multi Tap on PS2 and LAN on PC
