Tennis

Tennis is a racket sport that is played between either two players (singles) or two teams of two players each (doubles). The objective of the game is to hit a ball over a net into the opponent’s court, with the aim of preventing the opponent from returning the ball within the boundaries laid out on the court.

The game is played on various surfaces, including grass, clay, and hard courts, and players use a stringed racket to hit a felt-covered rubber ball. Points are scored when the opposing player fails to return the ball according to the rules. The game is divided into sets, and matches can be played in a best-of-three or best-of-five sets format.

Tennis is governed by a set of rules established by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and is known for its rich history, with major tournaments such as Wimbledon, the US Open, the French Open, and the Australian Open, collectively known as the Grand Slam tournaments. The sport requires skill, agility, and strategic thinking, and it is played at both amateur and professional levels worldwide.