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). Players use rackets to hit a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent’s court. The objective is to score points by making the ball land in the designated areas of the opponent’s court, while preventing the opponent from returning it successfully. The game is played on a variety of surfaces, including grass, clay, and hard courts.

Tennis is governed by the rules established by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and has a scoring system that includes points, games, and sets. Matches are typically best of three or five sets. The sport is popular worldwide, with several major professional tournaments, including the Grand Slam events: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. Tennis is known for its athleticism, strategy, and the requirement for both individual skill and teamwork in doubles play.