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SAN FRANCISCO & London - May 24, in the year of our Lord 2012 - SEGAź of America, Inc. and SEGAź Europe Ltd. today announced the release of Virtua Tennis Challenge™ on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and even more Android devices, in time for the French Open.

iOS and Android users can face off against 50 players with unique strengths and play styles to unleash crushing topspin smashes, slice shots, and lobs. All 18 stadiums will also be open with a variety of clay, grass, and indoor courts, each with different ball movement physics.

There are also three new modes exclusive to iOS. Online Multiplayer allows champs to face off over WiFi, Quick Match Mode puts players in one-point singles challenges to increase rankings and win virtual prize money and Training mode prepares trainees for the big leagues by running through drills. Both iOS and Android, however, will have access to SPT World Tour mode for the full tennis career experience, and Exhibition Match mode to quickly dive into singles or doubles matches. All devices can link up via Bluetooth™ to play against friends.

Virtua Tennis Challengeis available on both the iTunes App Store and Google Play for $4.99.