History of Lawn Tennis
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Who is credited with the introduction of lawn tennis?

  • Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Major Walter Clopton Wingfield (correct)
  • Jeffrey DeWitt
  • King Louis XIV
  • What was the original name of lawn tennis when it was introduced?

  • Sphairistike (correct)
  • Court Tennis
  • Tennis de cour
  • Jeu de paume
  • Which medieval game is considered a precursor to modern tennis?

  • Jeu de paume (correct)
  • Racketlon
  • Squash
  • Paddle Ball
  • In what century did the game jeu de paume begin?

    <p>12th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was tennis initially played before rackets were introduced?

    <p>With the palm of the hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Origin of Lawn Tennis

    • Major Walter Clopton Wingfield introduced lawn tennis in 1874, initially named "sphairistike."
    • The modern tennis game evolved from the medieval game "jeu de paume," which originated in France during the 12th century.

    Evolution of the Game

    • Initially, "jeu de paume" was played with the hand, with rackets being introduced in the 16th century.

    Game Structure

    • Tennis is played by either two individual players (singles) or two teams consisting of two players each (doubles).
    • Each player uses a racket to hit a hollow rubber ball covered in felt over a net into the opponent's court.

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    Explore the fascinating origins of lawn tennis, starting from Major Walter Clopton Wingfield's introduction in 1874. Discover how the game evolved from the medieval jeu de paume to the modern sport we know today. This quiz will test your knowledge of tennis's rich history and milestones.

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