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=2026CRITICAL: Before Any Query
CRITICAL: Before calling any data endpoint, verify:
- The
tourparameter is specified (atporwta) — 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. Useget_scoreboardfor 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 usesget_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