Tennis

Tennis is a racket sport played between either two players (singles) or two teams of two players each (doubles). It is played on a rectangular court divided by a net. The objective of the game is to hit a ball over the net into the opponent’s side of the court, with the goal of making the ball land in the designated playing area, thereby preventing the opponent from returning it. Players use a racket to strike the ball, and points are scored when the opponent fails to return the ball within the rules. Tennis is governed by a set of rules and is played on various surfaces, including grass, clay, and hard court. Matches are typically played in a best-of-three or best-of-five sets format. The sport is known for its emphasis on skill, agility, and strategy. Prominent tournaments include Wimbledon, the US Open, the French Open, and the Australian Open, which are considered part of the Grand Slam events in professional tennis.