Tennis is a sport that two or four play but everyone can make jokes about it. See what we did there, name it singles or doubles, we have got you covered.
The players use rackets to hit a ball over the net and into the opponent's court while preventing the opponent from doing the same.
The player unable to return the ball successfully will not receive a point; instead, the opponent will. The player who can do this the most times wins the game.
Too many balls right? Here are over 50 of the finest and funniest tennis jokes ever, guaranteed to make you laugh out loud.
The Jokes Related To Serve And Tennis ball
1. What do you serve in a game of tennis but never eat? Tennis ball
2. Why are vending machines appealing to tennis players? Because they do not have to wait to be served.
3. Tennis is similar to waiting tables. The first serve is the most essential
4. What did the tennis player say when he was about to serve? "Let's ace this!"
5. Pre-booking of courts is not permitted at my neighborhood tennis club. First come, first served is how it operates.
In tennis, a service is a shot that starts a point in the game. It is a way of delivering the ball to the opponent's side of the court, and the serving player has to hit the ball over the net and into the correct part of the opponent's court.
However, the word "serve" can also mean to present or offer something to someone, such as food or drinks. When used this way, the word "serve" suggests that something is being offered or provided to someone else.
The joke's punchline, "Tennis ball," plays on this second meaning of the word "serve." A tennis ball is something that is served in a game of tennis, but it is not something that is eaten. The joke creates a humorous twist by unexpectedly using the word "serve" which goes against the listener's expectations.
The Tennis Community Has Also Made Hilarious Jokes
6. What aspect of tennis is the most depressing? You'll never be able to compete with a wall.
7. Today I played a peaceful game of tennis. It's similar to regular tennis except without the racket.
8. I created a website for tennis players who are depressed. The servers are currently down.
9. I recently returned from the funeral of a friend. He died after being struck in the head with a tennis ball. The ceremony was amazing.
10. What do you name a female who is in the center of a tennis court? Annette
11. I defeated my chiropodist at 15 different video games, poker, pool, darts, table tennis, and darts, yet he never stopped grinning. The man is skilled in dealing with the de feet.
12. Why is tennis such a favorite sport among orphans? Because that is the only way they will ever get love.
13. What did the tennis ball say to the court? Nothing, it just dropped in love.
Jokes Related To Other Careers
14. Why did the lawyer start playing tennis? He heard it was a slam dunk!"
In this case, the lawyer starts playing tennis because they believe it will be an easy win, but the joke implies that this may not be the case.
15. Why did the actor start playing tennis? He wanted to serve up some dramatic shots on the court!"
In this case, the joke implies that the actor starts playing tennis to serve up some dramatic shots on the court, suggesting that they have a theatrical or showy approach to the game.
16. "Why did the journalist start playing tennis? He wanted to report on the match point by point!"
In this case, the joke implies that the journalist starts playing tennis to report on the match point by point, suggesting that they have a thorough or detail-oriented approach to the game.
17. "Why did the scientist start playing tennis? He wanted to conduct experiments with his serve!
The scientist joke plays on the word "experiment," which means a scientific test or investigation. In this case, the joke implies that the scientist starts playing tennis to conduct experiments with their service, suggesting that they have a scientific or analytical approach to the game.
18. "Why was the accountant such a good tennis player? Because he always kept his eye on the ball!"
The accountant joke plays on the phrase "keeping an eye on the ball," which means paying attention and staying focused on a task. In this case, the joke implies that the accountant is a good tennis player because they can stay focused and pay attention to the ball, which is a key skill in the game.
19. "Why did the teacher start playing tennis? He wanted to give his students detention on the court!"
The teacher joke plays on the phrase "detention," which is a punishment given to students who break the rules or misbehave in school. In this case, the joke implies that the teacher starts playing tennis to give their students "detention" on the court, perhaps as a form of punishment or discipline.
20. "Why did the engineer start playing tennis? He wanted to hit some balls with precision!"
In this case, the joke implies that the engineer starts playing tennis to hit balls with precision, suggesting that they are skilled at making precise and accurate shots.
21. "Why did the chef start playing tennis? He wanted to serve up some aces in the kitchen!"
The chef's joke plays on the phrase "serve up," which means to provide or present something. In this case, the joke implies that the chef starts playing tennis to serve up some aces, suggesting they have a competitive or ambitious approach to the game.
Jokes Related To Relationship
22. My wife allegedly left me because I was obsessed with tennis and I was getting too old.
I replied, "Love, I'm just 40."
23. You should never wed a tennis player.
They have no concept of love.
24. Avoid dating any tennis players.
She'll surprise you by dropping a pair.
What caused Jabeur to lose the U.S. Open tennis championship?
The joke "What caused Jabeur to lose the U.S. Open tennis championship? was Iga to play, but she couldn't switch it on." is a play on words that relies on the similarity in pronunciation between the name "Jabeur" and the word "jabber," as well as the word "Iga" and the phrase "I gotta."
In the context of the joke, "Jabeur" is a reference to Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur, who has competed in several major tournaments, including the U.S. Open. The joke suggests that Jabeur lost the U.S. Open championship because "Iga" (presumably another player) was supposed to play, but was unable to do so because she couldn't "switch it on."
The punchline of the joke, "Iga to play, but she couldn't switch it on," creates a humorous twist by using the word "Iga" in a way that is unexpected and goes against the listener's expectations. The phrase "I gotta" is a colloquial way of saying "I have to," and the joke suggests that "Iga" is unable to play because she can't "switch it on."
To understand and find the joke funny, the listener needs to be familiar with the game of tennis and the names of some of the players who have competed in major tournaments.
Tennis Jokes Related To Specific Players
Jokes regarding other tennis players have also been made in the tennis world.
25. Why was Rafael Nadal's math teacher always angry? Because he kept serving aces instead of solving equations.
26. What did Serena Williams say when asked why she always wears a headband? "It keeps my hair out of my face and my opponents in their place."
27. How do you know if Novak Djokovic is in a bad mood? He starts playing tennis with his racket upside down.
28. What did Roger Federer say when asked how he stays in shape? "I always try to keep my footwork on point and my forehand in check."
29. How did Maria Sharapova celebrate winning Wimbledon? She served up a grand slam.
30. Why did Andy Murray never have any money? Because he always spent it on new rackets.
31. What did Venus Williams say when asked how she stays so fit? "I always try to keep my strokes smooth and my serves sizzling."
32. How did Martina Navratilova celebrate winning the US Open? She served up aces all night long.
33. Why was the tennis player always calm? Because he had a racket in hand.
34. What did Pete Sampras say when asked how he stays in shape? "I always try to keep my volley on point and my backhand in check."
What Did The Tennis Ball Say?
The joke "What did the tennis ball say?" is a play on words, as the answer to the question relies on a pun.
In this case, the joke plays on the fact that the word "say" can mean to speak or to indicate. The answer to the joke then becomes a play on the word "say," as it can be interpreted as the tennis ball speaking or as the tennis ball indicating something.
For example, one possible answer to the joke could be: "What did the tennis ball say? 'I'm feeling a little deflated, can you give me a pump?'" In this version, the tennis ball is speaking and saying that it is feeling deflated, or not fully inflated.
Another possible answer could be: "What did the tennis ball say? 'Out!'." In this version, the tennis ball is indicating that it has landed outside of the designated playing area, or "out" of bounds.
Tennis Fans Are The Best
The tennis community has made some hilarious jokes about fans.
35. Why did the tennis fan bring a ladder to the match? To get a better view of the service.
36. What do you get when you cross a tennis fan with a vampire? A bloodthirsty spectator.
37. How do you know if a tennis fan is also a detective? They're always trying to solve the mysteries of the match.
38. Why did the tennis fan bring a map to the match? They wanted to chart the course of the balls.
39. When asked about their seat number, what did the tennis fan say? I'm only here to watch the aces; I don't have a seat.
40. How do you know if a tennis fan is also a baker? They're always trying to knead the dough.
41. What do you get when you cross a tennis fan with a cat? A feline spectator.
42. Why did the tennis fan bring a chair to the match? They wanted to sit down and watch the serves.
43. What did the tennis fan say when they were asked for their ticket? I'm simply here for the volleys; I don't have a ticket."
44. How do you know if a tennis fan is also a farmer? They're always trying to cultivate the field.
45. What do you get when you cross a tennis fan with a dog? A canine spectator.
46. Why did the tennis fan bring a hat to the match? They wanted to keep an eye on the balls.
47. What did the tennis fan say when they were asked for their ticket stub? "I don't have a ticket stub, I'm just here for the smash."
48. How do you know if a tennis fan is also a painter? They're always trying to brush up on their strokes.
49. What do you get when you cross a tennis fan with a bird? An avian spectator.
Jokes Related to Tennis Stadium
50. Why was the tennis stadium always cold? Because it had a lot of sets.
51. What do you get when you cross a tennis stadium with a scarecrow? A court jester.
52. What did the tennis fan say when they were asked where they were sitting? "I don't have a seat, I'm just here for the center court action."
53. How do you know if a tennis stadium is also a haunted house? It's always filled with ghostly spectators.
54. How do you know if a tennis stadium is also a farmer's field? It's always filled with seeds.
55. What do you get when you cross a tennis stadium with a cat? A feline court.
56. Why was the tennis stadium always noisy? Because it was filled with racketeers.
57. What do you get when you cross a tennis stadium with a baker? A dough-nut.
58. How do you know if a tennis stadium is also a painter's studio? It's always filled with strokes.
59. What do you get when you cross a tennis stadium with a bird? An avian court.
60. Why did the tennis player bring a hat to the stadium? They wanted to keep an eye on the balls.
61. How do you know if a tennis stadium is also a detective's office? It's always filled with mysteries.
62. What do you get when you cross a tennis stadium with a dog? A canine court.
Jokes Related To The Umpires
63. Why was the tennis umpire always calm? Because they had a lot of "ace" experience.
This joke plays on the word "ace," which can refer to a serve in tennis that the opponent is unable to return, as well as meaning "expert" or "outstanding." The joke implies that the umpire is always calm because they have a lot of experience and are therefore an expert in their field.
64. What do you get when you cross a tennis umpire with a chicken? A fowl judge.
This joke is a play on words, as the word "foul" can refer to an unfair or illegal activity in sports, as well as a type of poultry. The joke implies that the umpire is making unfair or incorrect calls, like a chicken might.
65. Why did the tennis umpire bring a calculator to the match? They wanted to keep track of all the "love" scores.
In tennis, a score of "love" means that the player has not yet scored a point. This joke plays on the word "love," which can also refer to a feeling of affection, and implies that the umpire is keeping track of all the scores that are "love" because they are affectionate towards the players.
66. How do you know if a tennis umpire is also a detective? They're always trying to solve the mysteries of the match.
This joke plays on the idea that an umpire must be able to accurately interpret the rules and make decisions based on what they see during a match, similar to how a detective might gather and analyze clues to solve a mystery.
67. What did the tennis umpire say when they were asked for their seat number? "I don't have a seat, I'm just here to make the calls."
This joke plays on the idea that an umpire's role is to make decisions and calls during a match, rather than to simply spectate.
68. Why did the tennis umpire bring a chair to the match? They wanted to sit down and make the calls.
This joke implies that the umpire's primary role is to make decisions and calls during a match and that they may need to sit down in order to do so effectively.
