Tennis is a racket sport that can be played individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). The objective of the game is to use the racket to strike a ball over a net and into the opponent’s court, with the aim of scoring points by hitting the ball in such a way that the opponent is unable to return it.
The sport is played on different surfaces, including grass, clay, and hard courts, and is governed by the rules established by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). Tennis matches are typically played in sets, with a player or team needing to win a certain number of games to win a set and ultimately the match. Scoring in tennis involves unique terms such as “love,” “15,” “30,” “40,” and “game,” culminating in set and match victories.
Tennis has a rich history and is popular worldwide, with major professional tournaments such as the Grand Slam events: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open, drawing significant global audiences and participation at all levels, from recreational play to elite competition.
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