Wood court

They were largely supplanted by the development of indoor carpet courts in professional play.

The surface was first introduced in competitive tournaments in 1878 at the Scottish Championships in Edinburgh, which was held on indoor wood courts until 1883.

[2][3] The player's speed is the tactical deciding advantage on wood courts.

[4] Wooden surface courts were better suited to players with the most highly honed reflexes.

Pre-open era players played on multiple surfaces, including wood courts.