Tennis

Tennis is a racquet sport played between either two individuals (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 a stringed racquet, aiming to land the ball in the opponent’s designated area of the court. The objective is to score points by making the ball bounce in a way that the opponent cannot return it successfully. The game is governed by a set of rules and is typically played on various surfaces, including grass, clay, and hard courts. Tennis has a scoring system that includes points, games, and sets, with matches won by the player or team that first wins a predetermined number of sets. It is known for its individual and team competitions, including major tournaments like the Grand Slams: the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. Tennis is popular worldwide and is played both recreationally and competitively at various levels.