Tennis

Tennis is a racquet sport that is played between either two players (singles) or two teams of two players each (doubles). The game is played on a rectangular court divided by a net, and players use a stringed racquet to hit a felt-covered rubber ball over the net in such a way that the opponent is unable to return it successfully. The objective is to score points by landing the ball within the designated court boundaries. Points are accumulated to win games, games are accumulated to win sets, and sets are accumulated to win the match. Tennis can be played on various surfaces, including grass, clay, and hard courts, each affecting the game’s dynamics. The sport is governed by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and has a rich competitive structure, including prestigious tournaments such as the Grand Slams: the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. The game requires a combination of physical skill, strategy, and mental acuity, making it popular across many cultures and age groups.