Once you have successfully set up your profile and activated your account (See: How do I set up my profile?), you will be redirected to the homepage and asked to upload your picture and describe your Tennisology. You’ll also see a list of potential buddies based on your preferences. Not sure if you want to do it now? Not a problem, just click on Skip This Step. (See: Managing Your I Love Tennis Account) for information on how to upload your picture and describe your Tennisology.

[i]Upload a profile picture

Your profile picture is the main photo that represents you to the I Love Tennis community. Choose a profile picture that looks like you (no, really), so other players can easily identify you on the court. Your profile picture appears as a thumbnail on your player profile.

Click on the Choose File button (or Browse, depending on your browser) and select a file from your computer to upload. Please make sure it’s a JPG, GIF, or PNG format photo.

Once the file is selected, click on the Upload Image button. Looking good!

[ii]Describe your Tennisology

Your Tennisology is a description of your playing style and what you’re looking to get out of the game.

Are you a competitive player? Prefer to rally? A quick lunchtime workout? A longer match? Need breaks or prefer to play nonstop? Tell other players what kind of game you like to play.

Getting more specific means getting more clicks on your profile from compatible players, which increases the likelihood of a good match! Your Tennisology appears on your profile and helps set you apart in search results.

Sample Tennisology for John Doe


I’ve been playing tennis on and off for three years, but am looking to play more regularly this summer. I’m recovering from a small knee injury, so my ideal type of game is a leisurely 1 to 2 hour match with a break in the middle. I like to keep score and definitely enjoy playing some (friendly) competition.

[iii]Add a few new players to start

The last step of your profile setup is Add a Few Players. Before we take you to your completed profile page, you’ll see a list of I Love Tennis players that could be perfect matches for you based on your playing preferences.

Click on to add them as your Tennis Buddy.

Now you’re ready to message players to set up a game, browse for courts, and discover Toronto’s tennis community.

Get Playing!