Overview
OddsEngine relies on API-Tennis.com as its primary data provider for tennis statistics, match results, player information, and tournament data. This page documents the capabilities, coverage, and limitations of the API.API-Tennis.com Capabilities
API-Tennis.com is a specialized tennis-only API that provides:- Real-time match data: Live scores, match statistics, and results
- Player profiles: Rankings, statistics, career history, and performance metrics
- Tournament information: ATP and WTA tournament schedules, draws, and results
- Historical data: Past match results and player statistics
- Rankings: Current ATP and WTA rankings
Why API-Tennis?
API-Tennis was chosen after evaluating multiple options:| Criteria | API-Tennis | RapidAPI | Other APIs |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATP/WTA Coverage | ✓ Specialized | Varies | Limited |
| Async Integration | Excellent (Clean JSON) | Medium | Medium |
| Documentation | Complete for Python | Variable | Basic |
| Free Tier | 1,000 req/month | Varies | Non-functional |
API-Tennis specialization in tennis ensures more accurate data for OddsEngine’s prediction engine compared to general sports APIs.
ATP/WTA Coverage
API-Tennis provides comprehensive coverage for professional tennis:ATP (Men’s Tennis)
- ATP Tour events
- Grand Slam tournaments
- ATP Finals
- ATP Challenger Tour (selected events)
- Player rankings and statistics
WTA (Women’s Tennis)
- WTA Tour events
- Grand Slam tournaments
- WTA Finals
- Player rankings and statistics
Tournament Data Includes:
- Match schedules and results
- Tournament draws and seeds
- Surface information (hard, clay, grass)
- Prize money and points distribution
- Player head-to-head records
Data Structure
API-Tennis returns clean, lightweight JSON responses optimized for Python processing:Player Data Example
Match Data Example
Rate Limits and Usage
The free tier provides 1,000 API requests per month. This translates to approximately:- 33 requests per day (evenly distributed)
- 250 requests per week (evenly distributed)
- Suitable for development, testing, and small-scale analysis
Rate Limit Best Practices
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Cache frequently accessed data
- Player profiles
- Historical match results
- Tournament schedules
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Batch your requests strategically
- Fetch multiple players in development cycles
- Update rankings weekly instead of daily
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Use mock provider during development
- Reduces API consumption
- Enables offline development
- Prevents hitting limits during testing
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Monitor your usage
- Track requests in your application
- Set up usage alerts
- Review API dashboard regularly
Data Freshness
- Live matches: Updated in real-time during events
- Match results: Available within minutes of completion
- Rankings: Updated weekly (Monday following tournaments)
- Player statistics: Updated after each match
- Tournament schedules: Updated as draws are released
Integration with FastAPI
API-Tennis JSON responses integrate seamlessly with FastAPI’s async architecture:Data Processing with Pandas
OddsEngine uses Pandas for probabilistic analysis of API-Tennis data:Fallback Strategy
When API-Tennis is unavailable or rate limits are exceeded, OddsEngine automatically switches to the mock data provider:- Simulates API-Tennis responses locally
- Enables continued development without API access
- Maintains application functionality during outages
- Returns realistic test data for development
Limitations
- Request limit: 1,000 requests/month on free tier
- No real-time streaming: Polling required for live match updates
- Historical data: May have limited depth for older players/matches
- Regional coverage: Primarily major ATP/WTA events
For production deployments requiring higher request volumes, consider upgrading to API-Tennis paid tiers or implementing aggressive caching strategies.
Next Steps
- Configure your API Setup to start consuming data
- Learn about the Mock Provider for development and testing
- Explore API-Tennis documentation for advanced features and endpoints