Jimmy Connors Tennis Overview
Jimmy Connors Tennis is an 8-bit sports simulation for the NES bearing the endorsement of its professional namesake. The game simulates a professional tennis career, where progression is measured through participation in major international tournaments and accumulated prize money.
Players can engage in a series of sixteen tournaments, including prominent events like Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. Financial rewards for success in these competitions vary, with potential earnings ranging into tens of thousands of dollars. A password system allows for the preservation of career statistics, including a win-loss record and total earnings, across multiple play sessions.
Gameplay includes a practice mode where a machine serves balls for volleying, with the output adjustable to different quantities. Three distinct skill levels are available, affecting the overall challenge. The simulation also incorporates different court surfaces such as clay and grass, with each type designed to affect ball physics and player response differently.
