Tennis Data (ATP + WTA)

Before writing queries, consult references/api-reference.md for endpoints, ID conventions, and data shapes.

Quick Start

Prefer the CLI — it avoids Python import path issues:

sports-skills tennis get_scoreboard --tour=atp
sports-skills tennis get_rankings --tour=wta
sports-skills tennis get_calendar --tour=atp --year=2026

CRITICAL: Before Any Query

CRITICAL: Before calling any data endpoint, verify:

The tour parameter is specified (atp or wta) — there is no default.
Year is derived from the system prompt's currentDate — never hardcoded.

The `tour` Parameter

Most commands require --tour=atp or --tour=wta:

ATP: Men's professional tennis tour
WTA: Women's professional tennis tour

If the user doesn't specify, ask which tour or show both by calling the command twice.

Commands

Command	Description
`get_scoreboard`	Live/recent tournament scores for a tour
`get_rankings`	ATP or WTA player rankings
`get_calendar`	Full season tournament calendar
`get_player_info`	Individual tennis player profile

See references/api-reference.md for full parameter lists and return shapes.

Workflows

Live Tournament Check

get_scoreboard --tour=<atp|wta>
Present current matches by round.
For player info, use get_player_info --player_id=<id>.

Rankings Lookup

get_rankings --tour=<atp|wta> --limit=20
Present rankings with points and trend.

Season Calendar

get_calendar --tour=<atp|wta> --year=<year>
Filter for specific tournament.

Examples

Example 1: Live matches User says: "What ATP matches are happening right now?" Actions:

Call get_scoreboard(tour="atp") Result: Current tournament matches organized by round with scores and status

Example 2: Women's rankings User says: "Show me the WTA rankings" Actions:

Call get_rankings(tour="wta", limit=20) Result: Top 20 WTA players with rank, name, points, and trend

Example 3: Upcoming Grand Slam date User says: "When is the French Open this year?" Actions:

Derive year from currentDate
Call get_calendar(tour="atp", year=<derived_year>)
Search results for "Roland Garros" (the French Open's official name) Result: French Open dates, location (Paris), and surface (clay)

Commands that DO NOT exist — never call these

~~get_matches~~ — does not exist. Use get_scoreboard for current match scores.
~~get_draw~~ — does not exist. Tournament draw data is not available via this API.
~~get_head_to_head~~ — does not exist. Head-to-head records are not available via this API.
~~get_standings~~ — does not exist. Tennis uses get_rankings, not standings.

If a command is not listed in the Commands table above, it does not exist.

Troubleshooting

Error: get_scoreboard returns no matches Cause: Tennis tournaments run specific weeks; no tournament may be scheduled this week Solution: Call get_calendar(tour=...) to find when the next event is scheduled

Error: Rankings are empty Cause: Rankings update weekly on Mondays; there may be a brief update window Solution: The command auto-retries previous weeks. If still empty, retry in a few minutes

Error: Player profile fails Cause: Player ID is incorrect Solution: Use get_rankings to find player IDs from the current rankings list, or verify via ESPN tennis URLs

Error: Scores seem delayed or don't update live Cause: Scores update after each set/match is completed, not point-by-point Solution: This is expected behavior. Refresh get_scoreboard periodically for updated set scores

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