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What significant change occurred in tennis racket manufacturing in 1967?
What significant change occurred in tennis racket manufacturing in 1967?
Which of the following was a milestone in the evolution of tennis regarding its origins?
Which of the following was a milestone in the evolution of tennis regarding its origins?
What was the shape of the court introduced by Major Wingfield?
What was the shape of the court introduced by Major Wingfield?
What scoring method was adapted for modern tennis from real tennis?
What scoring method was adapted for modern tennis from real tennis?
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When was the first Wimbledon Championship held?
When was the first Wimbledon Championship held?
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Who is credited with bringing lawn tennis to the United States?
Who is credited with bringing lawn tennis to the United States?
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What was the original color of tennis balls before the introduction of yellow?
What was the original color of tennis balls before the introduction of yellow?
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In what year was the Fédération Française de Tennis established?
In what year was the Fédération Française de Tennis established?
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What is considered a major distinction of modern tennis courts compared to ordinary courts?
What is considered a major distinction of modern tennis courts compared to ordinary courts?
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Which national championship was first held in 1886?
Which national championship was first held in 1886?
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What is the primary objective of tennis?
What is the primary objective of tennis?
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Who is recognized as the inventor of modern tennis?
Who is recognized as the inventor of modern tennis?
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What is the official size range for a standard tennis ball?
What is the official size range for a standard tennis ball?
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Which organization governs the official rules of tennis globally?
Which organization governs the official rules of tennis globally?
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What was the original name of tennis as played on grass courts?
What was the original name of tennis as played on grass courts?
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From which French game did modern tennis evolve?
From which French game did modern tennis evolve?
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Which decades saw significant growth in tennis participation and viewership?
Which decades saw significant growth in tennis participation and viewership?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of tennis court surface?
Which of the following is NOT a type of tennis court surface?
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What equipment do players use to hit the ball in tennis?
What equipment do players use to hit the ball in tennis?
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What weight range does the official tennis ball fall within?
What weight range does the official tennis ball fall within?
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Study Notes
Tennis Gameplay
- Played by two players (singles) or two pairs (doubles)
- Players use rackets to hit a ball over a net on a rectangular court
- Points are awarded when the opponent fails to return the ball properly within the court dimensions
Tennis Invention
- Major Walter Clopton Wingfield is credited with introducing modern tennis in 1873
- He published the first rules and patented the game in 1874
- However, other similar games were played earlier
- Harry Gem and others established a tennis club in Leamington, England, in 1872
Tennis Court Dimensions
- Standard court size: 78 feet long by 27 feet wide
- Dimensions are in metric units as well: 23.8 meters long by 8.2 meters wide
Tennis Ball Specifications
- Tennis balls are yellow or white
- Diameter: 2.5 to 2.8 inches
- Weight: 1.975 to 2.095 ounces
Tennis Origins
- Roots in a 12th-13th-century French handball game called jeu de paume
- Developed into an indoor racket-and-ball game (real tennis)
- A precursor of the modern game
Tennis Evolution
- Modern tennis experienced significant growth in the late 1960s and 1970s.
- Professional players became more prominent during this era.
- Television broadcasting and major championships open to professionals boosted spectator interest.
- Changes in fashion and equipment. Colors beyond just white, and metal/oversized racket frames began to be used
Early Development of Modern Tennis
- Wingfield's court shape (hourglass) may have evolved from badminton
- Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) played a key role in standardizing rules and balls in 1875
- Tennis spread quickly to the United States, popularized by individuals such as Mary Outerbridge and William Appleton
- Wimbledon became a prominent venue and initiated the first official championships (1877)
- Women's tennis championships followed at Wimbledon in 1884
Global Expansion of Tennis
- Scottish, Irish, and Australian Championships followed Wimbledon's success
- Other national championships emerged in various countries (Canada, South Africa, Spain, Denmark, Egypt, Italy, Sweden) throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries.
- The governing body for tennis was officially established in Australia in 1904
- The first French Championships were notably an interclub tournament and did not become fully international until 1925.
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Test your knowledge about the game of tennis, including its gameplay rules, historical origins, and specifications of the court and equipment. Discover how tennis evolved from its early roots to the modern game we know today. Perfect for tennis enthusiasts and beginners alike!
