Tennis

Tennis is a racket sport that can be played individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). The objective is to hit a lightweight ball over a net and into the opponent’s court in such a way that the opponent is unable to return it successfully. Tennis is played on a variety of surfaces, including grass, clay, and hard courts, and matches are scored in games and sets. Players use rackets with strings to strike the ball, and the game emphasizes skills such as agility, hand-eye coordination, strategy, and endurance. Tennis is governed by specific rules and regulations set by organizations like the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and is played professionally around the world in tournaments, including the four Grand Slam events: the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.