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Tennis is racquet sport played between
either two players ("singles") or two teams of two players
("doubles). Players use a stringed racquet to strike a
hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the
opponent's court. Originating in England in the late 19th
Century, the game first spread through the English-speaking
nations, particularly among the upper class.
Tennis is now an Olympic sport and is played at all levels
of society and by all ages and both sexes in nearly every
country in the world. It's rules have remained remarkably
unchanged since the 1920's making it relatively easy to
learn. Along with millions of players, tens of millions of
people watch tennis as a spectator sport, particularly the
four Grand Slam tournaments consisting of the Australian
Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the U.S. Open.
There are three main types of tennis courts depending on the
materials used for the court surface. There are clay courts,
grass courts and hardcourts--which could be concrete, coated
asphalt or wooden gymnasium floors. Each surface provides a
difference in the speed and the bounce of the ball affecting
the type of shots and strategies used by individual players.
This site is dedicated to all things tennis, from equipment
and apparel to tennis resorts and tournament tickets. If you
would like interesting and valuable information about this
wonderful recreational sport, take a couple of minutes and
browse
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