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About Tennis Elbow Manager 2
Tennis Elbow Manager 2 puts you in the shoes of a tennis coach, guiding a player through a career that spans decades and aims for the world No. 1 spot and Grand Slam victories. The game blends deep management with a realistic 3D match engine, letting you watch or directly control play on a variety of courts.
Beyond the career mode, the title offers split‑screen multiplayer, extensive tournament lists, and a mod‑friendly environment, all supported on Windows and macOS with partial controller compatibility and Steam Cloud saves.
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World Tour
The World Tour covers men’s and women’s circuits from 1973/1983 up to 2042, featuring over 3 500 players and more than 400 tournaments, including the World Team Cup and Masters Cup. Rankings follow the ATP‑style system, and you can coach up to nine players across five difficulty levels.
The tour includes singles, doubles, junior and pro events, and lets you choose between instant results, textual match reports, or full 3D matches with real‑time coaching. This breadth creates a long‑term career path that evolves with the sport’s history.
- Compare player stats across eras to spot long‑term strengths.
- Experiment with different coaching difficulty levels to balance challenge and progression.
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3D Match Engine
Matches run on a physics‑driven engine derived from Tennis Elbow 2013, now with improved ball, court and strike behavior. Nine court surfaces each have unique rebound characteristics, and you can set 1‑6 games per set in best‑of‑1, 3 or 5 formats.
Players can be fully customized, and the engine supports split‑screen play for up to four humans in the Training Club. Seven camera modes let you view the action from various angles, enhancing both spectator and player experiences.
- Test each surface to understand its rebound effect before tournament play.
- Use different camera modes to find the view that best supports your playing style.
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Coaching & Difficulty
You act as the sole coach, but up to nine players can be under your guidance. The game offers five coaching difficulty levels. Separately, the 3D match engine's six difficulty levels are each split into ten sub‑levels for fine‑tuning the challenge.
When you choose to play a 3D match yourself, some management skills become less critical, shifting focus to on‑court performance. This dual approach lets you experience both strategic planning and hands‑on gameplay.
- Start at a lower coaching difficulty to learn player development mechanics.
- Switch to playing matches yourself after mastering the management side for a fresh challenge.
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Multiplayer Options
Local multiplayer supports up to four human players in the Training Club, using split‑screen to share the same console. You can also play co‑op or PvP matches online via Remote Play Together, and the game includes Steam achievements.
Partial controller support is available, and the game works with Steam Cloud to preserve progress across sessions. These features make it easy to gather friends for casual or competitive play without requiring a dedicated server.
- Try split‑screen co‑op to coordinate strategies between coach and player.
- Use Remote Play Together for online matches when local gathering isn’t possible.
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Modding & Customization
Tennis Elbow Manager 2 is described as modding‑friendly, allowing the community to create or adjust content. Both male and female 3D players are fully customizable, giving you control over appearance and attributes.
The open nature of the game encourages experimentation, and and Steam Cloud support is available for your sessions. This flexibility lets you tailor the experience to personal preferences or experiment with alternative career scenarios.
- Explore community mods to add new tournaments or update player rosters.
- Back up your customizations before major updates to avoid loss.
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