Topping the leaderboards in Tennis Clash is no small task. There’s a surprising amount of depth in this fun spin on the super-popular sport. Let us coach you through the fundamentals.

The speed of your swipe determines how fast the ball flies. Use short, quick swipes to fire the ball across the net and keep rivals on their toes. See your opponent stumble? Turn up the heat to catch ’em slipping.

Crafty serves can score some easy points. Aim for the sideline, especially on your first attempt. Remember: tennis rules give you one free fault. If you miss your big power serve, you can play it safe with your second try.

Although your athlete moves around the court automatically, you can always tap to direct them manually. This comes in handy when you want to anticipate where the ball is headed to set up a big counter.

Upgrading your gear is a must if you want to boost your stats, but you’ll run out of funds if you overextend yourself. Better shoes are a solid early buy – the extra agility comes in handy when you’re chasing down the ball.

To improve your aim, take advantage of practice mode, or lower the stakes by tackling low-tier tour locations such as New York and Sydney. Even if you lose, you won’t give up much in cash and trophies.