Tennis

Tennis is a racket sport played either individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). The objective of the game is to hit a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent’s court area, aiming to win points by making the ball land within the designated boundary lines of the court. Tennis is typically played on various surfaces including grass, clay, and hard courts. A match is played in a framework of games, sets, and points, with specific scoring rules. The game originated in France in the late 12th century and has evolved over the years into the structured sport known today, governed by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). Tennis is known for its competitive nature and is a popular sport worldwide, with major tournaments like Wimbledon, the US Open, the French Open, and the Australian Open known as the Grand Slam events. It also emphasizes physical fitness, agility, strategy, and coordination.