Tennis

"If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster and treat those two impostors just the same." - Rudyard Kipling


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Tennis is a popular racket sport that originated in France during the late 19th century and has since become a global phenomenon. It is played by two individuals (singles) or two teams of two players (doubles) on a rectangular court, which is divided by a net. The main objective is to hit the ball over the net and into the opponent's court in such a way that they are unable to return it.

The game is scored in sets, with each set made up of games. Players need to win at least six games to claim a set, and usually, a match is played best of three or five sets. Scoring in tennis follows a unique system: 0 points is called "love," 15 points is the first score, followed by 30, then 40, and finally, winning the game requires one point after reaching 40, unless the score reaches 40-40, which is called "deuce." From deuce, a player must win two consecutive points to win the game.

Tennis matches are typically played on different types of surfaces, such as grass, clay, or hard courts, each providing unique challenges for the players. Grass courts are fast, with the ball bouncing low, while clay courts slow the ball down, allowing for longer rallies. Hard courts offer a balance between speed and bounce, making them the most common surface used in professional tennis.