Tennis

Tennis is a racquet sport played between two players (singles) or two teams of two players each (doubles). The game is played on a rectangular court divided by a net. Players hit a felt-covered rubber ball with their racquets over the net, aiming to land the ball within the opponent’s court boundaries.

The objective is to score points by making it so the opponent is unable to return the ball. Tennis matches are typically played in sets, with players requiring a certain number of games to win a set. The scoring system includes points, games, and sets, with terms like “love,” “deuce,” and “advantage” used to describe various scoring situations. The sport can be played on various surfaces, including grass, clay, and hard courts, each affecting ball behavior and player strategies.

Tennis is governed by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and is played at both recreational and professional levels, with major tournaments such as the Grand Slam events: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. The game emphasizes agility, hand-eye coordination, and strategic shot selection.