History of Tennis
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What was the original way to hit the ball in the game of Paume?

  • With the palms of their hands (correct)
  • With a tennis ball machine
  • With a leather glove
  • With a simple racket
  • What was the origin of the name 'Tennis'?

  • From the French word for 'ball'
  • From the Latin word for 'game'
  • From the French word 'Tenez!' (correct)
  • From the English word for 'play'
  • What material were the first tennis balls made of?

  • Plastic
  • Wood (correct)
  • Leather
  • Rubber
  • In what year was Wimbledon first televised?

    <p>1937</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name given to the outdoor version of tennis?

    <p>Lawn tennis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first winner of the World Tennis Championship at Wimbledon?

    <p>Spencer Gore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Origins of Tennis

    • People in France played a game called "Paume" in the 12th century, hitting a ball with the palms of their hands.
    • Later, they started wearing a leather glove to hit the ball, and in the 16th century, they used simple rackets.
    • The game was called "Tennis" because players shouted "Tenez!" ("Let's play") at the start of each game.

    Tennis in Europe

    • Many kings in Europe played tennis, including King Henry VIII of England.
    • King Henry VIII built an indoor tennis court at his favourite palace.

    Evolution of Tennis

    • The first tennis balls were made of wood.
    • In 1873, people started playing tennis outside, calling the outdoor game "lawn tennis".
    • Lawn tennis had new rules and a different court, and it is the same as modern tennis.

    Wimbledon Championships

    • Wimbledon was first broadcast on TV in 1937.
    • In 1877, the first World Tennis Championship was held at Wimbledon in the UK, with 22 tennis players entering.
    • Spencer Gore was the first winner of the Wimbledon Championship.

    Women in Tennis

    • In 1884, women started playing in the Wimbledon Championships.
    • Venus and Serena Williams were the first sisters to win Olympic gold medals in tennis.

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    Learn about the origins of tennis, from its medieval roots in France to its modern-day popularity. Discover how the game evolved over centuries. Test your knowledge of tennis history!

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