Explore the elegant world of tennis, a sport of precision, endurance, and strategy where two players or pairs compete in a tactical and physical duel.
Tennis is played on a rectangular court divided by a net, where players hit a ball with a racket.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Scoring System | 0, 15, 30, 40, then game (with advantage if tied) |
| Set | First to 6 games with a 2-game lead (or tie-break at 6-6) |
| Match | Best of 3 sets (WTA/ATP 250-500 tournaments) or 5 sets (Men's Grand Slam) |
| Serve | 2 attempts per point, alternating every game |
Modern tennis evolved from the French game of "jeu de paume" and developed in England in the 19th century.
Professional tennis revolves around four major tournaments known as the Grand Slams.
Tennis has produced outstanding champions who have left a mark on the history of the sport.
Roger Federer
Serena Williams
Modern tennis combines technique, tactics, and physical conditioning on different surfaces.
This counting system comes from the French jeu de paume where a clock face was used. They moved forward 15 minutes for each point won: 15, 30, 45. The 45 was simplified to 40 for easier pronunciation.
The tie-break is a deciding game played when both players reach 6 games all in a set. The first to 7 points with a 2-point lead wins the set.
ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) manages the men's professional tour, while WTA (Women's Tennis Association) oversees the women's professional tour.
The Grand Slam consists of winning all four major tournaments (Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon, US Open) in the same calendar year. Very few players have achieved this.