Tennis education

Tennis is a game played with two opposing players (singles) or pairs of players (doubles) using tautly strung rackets to hit a ball of specified size, weight, and bounce over a net on a rectangular court.

Major Walter Clopton Wingfield is officially credited with introducing modern tennis in 1873. He published the first book of rules and patented the game.

The dimensions of a tennis court can vary slightly depending on the surface. However, the standard dimensions are 78 feet long and 36 feet wide for singles, and 78 feet long and 36 feet wide for doubles.

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) regulates the size and weight of a tennis ball. It must be yellow or white, between 2.5 and 2.8 inches in diameter, and between 1.975 and 2.095 ounces in weight.

A point is awarded to a player or team when their opponent fails to return the ball correctly within the court's dimensions.

Tennis originally was known as lawn tennis, and formally still is in Britain, because it was played on grass courts by Victorian gentlemen and ladies. It is now played on a variety of surfaces, including hard courts, clay courts, and indoor courts.

The organized game of tennis is regulated by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), which sets the rules and standards for the sport.

The game's popularity surged in the late 1960s and 1970s when professional players were allowed to compete in major championships and television broadcasting brought the sport to wider audiences. Innovations in fashion and equipment also contributed to the boom.

The official recognition of the invention of modern tennis, marked by the centenary celebration in 1973.

A game that is both physically demanding and strategically complex, requiring players to combine skillful shot-making with endurance.

The shift from white to colorful tennis wear, marking the emergence of tennis attire as a distinct leisurewear category.

The evolution of tennis rackets from simple wooden frames to diverse designs incorporating metal and oversized heads.

The change in tennis ball color from white to yellow, offering better visibility for the game.

The establishment of the first official set of tennis rules by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in 1875.

The invention of modern tennis, attributed to Major Walter Clopton Wingfield in 1873, who published the first rules and patented his game.

The adaptation of the scoring system from real tennis, with the classic scoring sequence: 15, 30, 40, game.

The establishment of the first major tennis championship at Wimbledon in 1877, marking the beginning of professional tennis tournaments.

The expansion of tennis from its English origins to diverse nations, with the establishment of national and international championships.