European
tennis court lighting standards are detailed in EN 12193, which classifies play levels from recreational to professional, specifying required illuminance (lux), uniformity, and glare (GR/RG) criteria. Key factors include achieving adequate light levels for ball tracking, minimizing discomfort from glare, and ensuring realistic color perception through the Color Rendering Index (CRI). For a top-level, televised event, illuminance can reach 1,000-2,000 lux, while recreational play requires less, such as 200-300 lux.