sportstennis

Sportstennis, commonly known as tennis, is a racket sport played either as singles or doubles. The game is played on a rectangular court divided by a net; players or teams aim to return the ball over the net and into the opponent’s court in a way that prevents a successful return. Points are won by landing the ball inside the boundaries and forcing errors or unreturnable shots.

Rackets are strung with strings and used to strike a felt ball. Court surfaces include grass, clay, hard, and carpet, each influencing pace and bounce. The sport is governed internationally by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), with the professional game organized around the ATP Tour for men and the WTA Tour for women, along with the ITF World Tennis Tour and various national associations that support development.

Points are scored in a sequence of love, 15, 30, 40, and game; at 40-40, the next point determines advantage and potential game. Games form sets, with men’s singles typically played as best of five sets in Grand Slam events and women’s singles as best of three. A tie-break is commonly used to decide a set at six games each, though some formats use alternative rules.

Major tournaments known as the Grand Slams are the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open, each with a distinct surface. In addition to the Slams, professional competition includes the ATP and WTA tours and ITF events. Tennis is a global sport with broad participation across ages and abilities, including wheelchair and para-sport tennis.