Tennis

Tennis is a racket sport played either individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). Players use a solid racket to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent’s court. The objective of the game is to score points by hitting the ball in such a way that the opponent is unable to return it validly. Tennis can be played on various surfaces, including grass, clay, and hard courts, each affecting the speed and bounce of the ball. The game is governed by a set of rules and scoring system, including points, games, sets, and matches. It is an Olympic sport and is played at both amateur and professional levels worldwide, with major tournaments such as the Grand Slam events—Wimbledon, the US Open, the French Open, and the Australian Open—being the most prestigious in the sport.