Amazingly Good !!
The return shots mechanics is different from the previous installments of Top Spin or any other tennis games. You have to release the button to return a shot. When I started on TS 3, the new return-shots mechanics is a little frustrating. The shots always get past me , frustrating. But it wont be too difficult to pick up the new system.
The graphics in this game is good. As matches go longer, you can see the tiredness, and perspiration growing in the characters face. And also the dirt on their apparels. So real. The players' movement on court is also realistic. Once momentum has been built towards a certain direction, it's difficult to stop, turn back to return a shot. So it's important to time the runs properly, instead of running around the court like headless chickens.
One thing which bothers me about this game is the lack of commentary during the matches. If it is possible to have commentary in football games, I dont see why is it not possible to have it in tennis games. Repetitive listening to the sounds of boucning games, and smashing racquets can be quite annoying.
Overall, this game is great. More like a simulation tennis game. Not those arcadey tennis games. Buy it !