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Who is credited with inventing the game of tennis?
Who is credited with inventing the game of tennis?
- Rafael Nadal
- Major Walter Clopton Wingfield (correct)
- Serena Williams
- Roger Federer
What are the dimensions of a tennis court?
What are the dimensions of a tennis court?
- 36 feet wide and 78 feet long (correct)
- 20 feet wide and 44 feet long
- 30 feet wide and 60 feet long
- 50 feet wide and 100 feet long
What is the size of a standard tennis ball?
What is the size of a standard tennis ball?
- 2.5 inches in diameter and 1.975 ounces in weight
- 2.8 inches in diameter and 1.975 ounces in weight
- 2.5 inches in diameter and 2.095 ounces in weight
- 2.8 inches in diameter and 2.095 ounces in weight (correct)
How is a point awarded in tennis?
How is a point awarded in tennis?
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What type of rackets are used in tennis?
What type of rackets are used in tennis?
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Study Notes
History of Tennis
- The origins of tennis are unclear, and there is no single person credited with its invention.
Tennis Court Dimensions
- A tennis court is 78 feet (23.77 meters) long and 27 feet (8.23 meters) wide for singles matches.
- For doubles matches, the court is 36 feet (10.97 meters) wide.
Tennis Ball Size
- A standard tennis ball is 6.7 inches (6.7 cm) in diameter and weighs 2.57 ounces (73 grams).
Scoring in Tennis
- A point is awarded in tennis when a player or team fails to hit the ball back into the opponent's court, or makes an error that results in the ball hitting out of bounds.
Tennis Rackets
- Tennis players use racquets (also called rackets) with a flat, oval-shaped head and strings to hit the ball.
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Test your knowledge of tennis with this quiz! Learn about the rules, equipment, and history of the game. Find out who invented tennis and discover interesting facts about this popular sport.
