tennis glossary
What is a Fast4 in Tennis?
Fast4 is a shortened tennis format: sets to 4 games (instead of 6), no-ad scoring, no-let on serves, tiebreak at 3-3. Designed to fit a full match into 30-45 minutes. Used in some pro events and a lot of social play.
Example in a match
You play a Fast4 match: best of 3 sets, each to 4 games, no-ad scoring throughout. Match wraps in 35 minutes.
Tennis scoring with Volley
Volley scores tennis with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Fast4".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fast4 in tennis?
Fast4 is a shortened tennis format: sets to 4 games (instead of 6), no-ad scoring, no-let on serves, tiebreak at 3-3. Designed to fit a full match into 30-45 minutes. Used in some pro events and a lot of social play.
Does Volley handle fast4 automatically?
Yes. Volley's tennis scoring engine handles every standard rule including fast4. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more tennis terms?
The full Tennis glossary is at /tennis-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.