PROJECT OVERVIEW

Role

Product Designer - Student Project

Timeline

3 Months

Platform

iOS

MOBILE APP

TENNIS & SPORTS

SOCIAL MATCHMAKING

PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS

Space Court

Tennis Partner Matching & Performance Analytics Platform

Space Court is a comprehensive mobile application designed to solve the persistent challenge tennis players face in finding compatible playing partners. The platform combines intelligent skill-based matchmaking with location services, performance tracking, and professional coaching access - creating a complete ecosystem for tennis enthusiasts.

The Challenge & Solution

01 / EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Problem

Tennis players consistently struggle to find compatible playing partners that match their skill level, location, and availability. Existing solutions are fragmented across social media groups, club message boards, and informal networks - creating friction and missed opportunities for play.

No centralized platform for finding tennis partners

Difficulty matching players by skill level

Limited visibility into nearby courts and availability

No objective performance tracking or improvement metrics

The Solution

Space Court provides an intelligent matchmaking platform that connects tennis players based on skill level, location proximity, and schedule compatibility. The app includes performance analytics, court discovery, and professional coaching access - all in one seamless experience.

Smart Matchmaking

Algorithm-based partner matching by skill & location

Performance Tracking

Detailed statistics and progress analytics

Court Discovery

Find nearby courts with availability and ratings

Pro Coaching

Connect with certified trainers for lessons

Finding the Perfect Match

The core matchmaking system uses multi-factor analysis to connect players: skill ratings, geographic proximity, schedule availability, and playing style preferences.

02 / THE MATCHMAKING LOGIC

Onboarding Flow

User skill assessment and preference configuration

Skill level self-assessment

Location & court preferences

Playing style & availability

Partner Discovery

Browse and connect with compatible players nearby

Match score based on compatibility

Distance & location filters

Player stats & game history

Match Scheduling

Send requests and coordinate game times

Court selection with availability

Calendar integration

In-app messaging

Compatibility Algorithm

Play Style

15%

Competitive level, game format, and surface preference

Availability

20%

Schedule overlap analysis for preferred playing times

Location

30%

Geographic proximity with customizable radius (1-25 miles)

Skill Rating

35%

NTRP-based skill level matching within ±0.5 range

03 / PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS

Data-Driven Performance Insights

Professional-grade analytics dashboard that tracks game statistics, performance trends, and skill progression - designed with B2B-level data precision and clarity.