Tennis

Tennis is a racket sport that can be played individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). Players use a stringed racket to hit a felt-covered rubber ball over a net into the opponent’s court. The objective is to score points by making the ball land in the designated areas of the opponent’s side, primarily within the boundaries of the court while preventing the opponent from doing the same.

Tennis is played on a variety of surfaces, including grass, clay, and hard courts, each affecting the speed and bounce of the ball. The game is governed by a set of rules and scoring system, with points accumulating to games, games to sets, and sets to matches. It is a highly strategic sport requiring physical stamina, precision, agility, and mental focus. Major professional tournaments include the Grand Slam events: the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. Tennis is enjoyed recreationally and competitively by people of all ages around the world.