Tennis

Tennis is a racket sport played between two players (singles) or two teams of two players each (doubles). The game is played on a rectangular court divided by a net, with players using rackets to hit a ball over the net into their opponent’s court. The objective is to score points by landing the ball in the opponent’s designated area in such a way that they cannot return it before it bounces twice. Tennis can be played on various surfaces, including grass, clay, and hard courts, each affecting the gameplay and ball speed. The sport is governed by the rules set by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and includes major competitions like the Grand Slam tournaments: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. The game emphasizes skill, strategy, and physical endurance, with players required to exhibit agility, speed, and precision.