Tennis

Tennis is a racket sport played between two players (singles) or between 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 in such a way that the opponent is unable to return it. The game is played on a rectangular court, divided by a net, with specific dimensions for singles and doubles play. Points are scored when the opponent fails to return the ball within the designated court boundaries. Tennis is governed by a set of standardized rules and uses a scoring system of points, games, and sets. The sport is played on various surfaces, including grass, clay, and hard courts, each of which affects the ball’s behavior and gameplay. Tennis is known for its competitive nature and is played at recreational, amateur, and professional levels worldwide, including prestigious tournaments like Wimbledon, the US Open, the French Open, and the Australian Open.