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). It is played on a rectangular court divided by a net, with players using a solid racket to strike a felt-covered rubber ball over the net into the opponent’s court. The objective is to score points by ensuring that the ball lands within the designated court boundaries and by preventing the opponent from returning the ball successfully. The game can be played on various surfaces, including grass, clay, and hard courts, each influencing the style of play. Points are scored in a unique way, with games and sets contributing to the overall match score, and players typically compete to win a certain number of sets. Tennis is governed by a set of rules established by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and is a popular sport worldwide, with major tournaments like Wimbledon, the US Open, the French Open, and the Australian Open being highly prestigious events in the sport.