TopSpin 2K25 MyCAREER Guide, Tips & Tricks

Nearly a decade after the franchise last dropped, TopSpin 2K25 MyCAREER is finally bringing a comprehensive career mode tennis sim experience to players. While it'll feel fairly simple early on, TopSpin 2K25 MyCAREER slowly evolves as your career pushes forward and allows for even more long-term strategies.

Before you spend all those attribute points from the jump, there are several things to keep in mind so you don't setup a build that'll be costly to reset. We've got all the tips and tricks you need in this TopSpin 2K25 MyCAREER guide.

TopSpin 2K25 MyCAREER Beginner's Guide

Even veterans of the Top Spin franchise or other tennis sims will have some unique layers to keep in mind while building their MyPLAYER for a deep career mode run. Like most games, aesthetics and visuals are completely up to you, but it's easy to put yourself in a bind with the wrong attribute point spread.

Before you make your build, spend time in the TopSpin Academy familiarizing yourself with the basic and advanced TopSpin 2K25 controls. One of the most difficult aspects to nail early on, because of the fast timing and reflexes required, will be volleys. It's also much riskier, as you'll be lower in stats and spending significant time close to the net if you focus there early.

With that in mind, spend your earliest attribute points on stuff like Power, Speed, and Stamina as well as core Forehand, Backhand, and Serve attributes. Stamina can be particularly handy, as it'll help you from draining so quickly in MyCAREER, but it's far from the only priority and you can invest in other areas. Speed is a great early investment to keep you mobile on the court as your match instincts develop.

TopSpin 2K25 Career Mode Tips & Tricks

Once you've got a proper grasp on the basics and a MyPLAYER created, there are two ways to kick things off. The first, if you want to have higher attributes before getting rolling in MyCAREER, is you can take your created MyPLAYER into Exhibition and earn XP for them to help level the player up and get more attribute points.

However, the most efficient path for players is going to be actually working through every stage of MyCAREER. Trainings are great sources of XP, especially some of the ones that can be knocked out fairly quickly once you've nailed timing and can aim well. Special Events and Tournaments are also useful, but don't be afraid to skip them one month if you need to recover some energy.

Finally, focus on your "Goals to Next Status" section on the right-hand side of the core MyCAREER screen. These objectives signify how to move up in status, and completing them will unlock better Trainings, Special Events, and Tournaments that net more valuable rewards and higher amounts of XP and VC.

Homes, Team/Staff, Coaches, and Fittings

The root of your entire TopSpin 2K25 MyCAREER journey will be your play on the court, and that will ultimately hinge on your own timing and skill. Fortunately, there are several ways to ease that burden while also maximizing what you get out of everything in career mode.

Once you've reached a higher status, you'll occasionally get Champion Home Events which allows you to unlock homes and cut down on the energy drain of jetsetting around the world for matches. You'll also be able to unlock the ability to hire Staff for your Medical Team, Travel Team, Energy Team, and Merchandise Team that impact everything from your energy drain to how much VC you can earn.

Finally, your MyPLAYER can be directly enhanced with Coaches and Fittings. Try to always have a Coach active so you're able to clear their objectives and can upgrade them, but Level 3 Coaches also get a bit more demanding and require a higher quality of play in each match. Fittings will be unlocked as you go, and make sure to equip ones that benefit your most used attributes.

The style of player you build and best choices for you is going to vary based on your own strengths on the court, but with all these basics in mind you'll be able to constantly improve your player and keep dominating around the world. Take what you've learned in this TopSpin 2K25 MyCAREER guide into the TopSpin Academy, find your strengths, and start winning one point at time.