Tennis

Tennis is a sport played either between two players (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). The game is played on a rectangular court divided by a net. Players use a racket to hit a felt-covered rubber ball over the net into the opponent’s side of the court. The objective is to score points by making the ball land in the opponent’s designated area, while preventing the opponent from returning the ball before it bounces twice. Scoring in tennis consists of points, games, and sets, with matches usually played in a best-of-three or best-of-five sets format. The sport is governed by a set of standardized rules, and it is played on various surfaces, including grass, clay, and hard courts. Tennis is known for its rich history and global popularity, featuring major tournaments such as Wimbledon, the US Open, the French Open, and the Australian Open.