WTA Tour Tennis lacks the graphical polish of other tennis games and isn't the best-looking Xbox game, either. The game has a simple look to it, and a prevalence of low-definition textures makes it appear rather drab. The animation is good, and in certain situations you'll see players make shots from behind their backs or between their legs. Players will kick up dust as they move around the court, and their rackets will light up in a small starburst when they execute a really strong shot. The frame rate issues found in WTA on the PlayStation 2 have been stomped out. However, despite a few good points or improvements, the general presentation has remained unchanged, and what was passable on the PlayStation 2 just doesn't look good here. The sound in WTA Tour Tennis is very understated, but what's there is pretty solid. The sound of the ball making contact with the racket is quite satisfying, and players will grunt and shout throughout the match. The ambient crowd effects are well executed, and you'll occasionally hear members of the crowd cheering on specific players. Music is only played behind the menu screens, though what music is there is very forgettable filler.
Players already familiar with arcade-style tennis games like Virtua Tennis will probably find the gameplay in WTA Tour Tennis a bit sluggish, and the lack of variety in the modes doesn't help the game's case, either. On its own terms, WTA Tour Tennis offers a decent game of tennis, but truth be told, the game's biggest strength is its lack of competition.
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