How is Tennis Clue Ladder scored?

You start at the top of the ladder and drop one rung per wrong guess. The fewer rungs used, the higher your final position. Solving at the top rung is the best possible score.

What kind of tennis clues appear?

Tour (ATP/WTA), country, hand, age range, current or peak ranking range, best surface and Grand Slam titles. The exact mix depends on what data Sportdle has for the answer.

Is it the same player as Tennis Classic?

No — each mode picks its own daily answer independently, though they draw from the same eligible pool of ATP and WTA names.

Tennis Clue Ladder — daily ATP & WTA clue puzzle

Tennis Clue Ladder reveals one clue at a time. The fewer rungs you need, the better your score — it rewards fans who can pin down a player from a single hint.

The ladder opens with a hard clue: tour, country, hand or a peak-rank range. Each wrong guess drops you one rung and unlocks an easier clue — Grand Slam tally, best surface, and finally the player's initials.

Clue Ladder and Tennis Classic share an answer pool, so insights from one carry to the other. Use it to feel out which ATP/WTA names Sportdle is rotating this week.

Solve to extend your streak. Unlimited rounds available afterwards.

Frequently asked questions

How is Tennis Clue Ladder scored?: You start at the top of the ladder and drop one rung per wrong guess. The fewer rungs used, the higher your final position. Solving at the top rung is the best possible score.
What kind of tennis clues appear?: Tour (ATP/WTA), country, hand, age range, current or peak ranking range, best surface and Grand Slam titles. The exact mix depends on what data Sportdle has for the answer.
Is it the same player as Tennis Classic?: No — each mode picks its own daily answer independently, though they draw from the same eligible pool of ATP and WTA names.