Rafa Nadal Tennis offers single- and multiplayer gameplay with a variety of match and location options. Players begin by learning how to maneuver the stylus as a tennis racket at "Tennis School." For a more traditional approach, gamers can opt to play with the classic control pad and buttons. When entering the "Career" mode, players may choose to play as Rafa Nadal or they can create their own character by selecting from such options as looks and attributes.