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What is 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). Each player uses a tennis racket that is strung with cord to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over or around a net and into the opponent’s court. The object of the game is to manoeuvre the ball in such a way that the opponent is not able to play a valid return. The player who is unable to return the ball validly will not gain a point, while the opposite player will
Tennis is a racket sport that can be played against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams (doubles). Each player uses a tennis racket and strikes a rubber ball with felt over a net to the opponent’s court.
The game originates from 19th century Birmingham, England and was known as lawn tennis.
The four Grand Slam tournaments
There are four Grand Slam tournaments (Majors) – The Australian Open played on hard courts, the French Open played on red clay courts, Wimbledon played on grass courts and the US Open also played on hard courts.
What’s the difference between tennis and tennis?
Tennis is the evolved form of lawn tennis and it can be played on any surface including concrete and clay courts whereas lawn tennis is played exclusively in well-trimmed grass courts. The two-game buffer rule is not considered for tennis whereas it is an important rule for lawn tennis.
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The Metro says Serena Williams has welcomed Roger Federer to the “retirement club” after the 20-time grand slam champion announced he will bring his professional tennis career to a close.
The i says Roger Federer has called his decision to retire from professional tennis after next week’s Laver Cup in London a “bittersweet” one but says his body has sent him a “clear message” in recent months that he cannot go on.
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The Guardian says Serena Williams says she “will not be relaxing” after playing what is likely to be her final competitive tennis match, and can now find time for “things that I’ve been wanting to do for so many years”.
Spanish teen Carlos Alcaraz beat Casper Ruud in the US Open final. Alcaraz won 6-4 2-6 7-6 (7-1) 6-3 in his first major final.
The Independent says Nick Kyrgios’ quest for a first grand slam title at the US Open ended with a five-set quarter-final defeat by Russia’s Karen Khachanov.
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Nick Kyrgios stuns Daniil Medvedev to reach first US Open quarter-final The Independent says Nick Kyrgios stunned defending champion Daniil Medvedev to continue his brilliant…
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ANDY MURRAY started the US Open with a straight-set victory. Andy Murray Andy Murray won his first Grand Slam match in straight sets for over five…
Emma Raducanu is set to play the tennis legend, 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams for the first time in her career.
NOVAK DJOKOVIC is currently unable to participate in the upcoming US Open.
BBC Sport says NOVAK DJOKOVIC underlined his recent dominance at Wimbledon with a composed and controlled fightback against Australia’s Nick Kyrgios to win a fourth consecutive men’s singles title.
BBC Sport says Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from his Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios with an abdominal injury.
BBC Sport says BRITAIN’S CAMERON NORRIE reached the Wimbledon semi-finals by fighting back to beat David Goffin in a memorable five-set thriller which left the home fans celebrating jubilantly.
BBC Sports says Cameron Norrie urged the British public to give him even more vocal support after he became the last home player left in the Wimbledon singles draw.
The Guardian says SWATHES of empty seats on Wimbledon’s Centre Court have been blamed on hospitality guests wining and dining rather than watching the tennis.