Tennis

Tennis is a racket sport played between two players (singles) or two teams of two players each (doubles). It is conducted on a rectangular court divided by a net, with the objective of hitting a lightweight ball over the net into the opponent’s court, where it must land within prescribed boundaries. Players score points by successfully returning the ball in a way that the opponent is unable to play it back. The game is characterized by a combination of skill, strategy, and physical endurance, incorporating various strokes such as serves, volleys, and groundstrokes. Tennis matches can vary in format and scoring, including sets and games, often culminating in a best-of-three or best-of-five sets to determine the winner. The sport is governed by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and is widely popular globally, with prestigious tournaments like Wimbledon, the US Open, the French Open, and the Australian Open, collectively known as the Grand Slam events.