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Tennis is a popular racket sport played by millions of people worldwide, both as a recreational activity and a professional competitive sport. The game is played on a rectangular court divided by a net, with players using rackets to hit a hollow rubber ball over the net into the opponent's court. Tennis can be played individually (singles) or in teams of two (doubles). The objective is to score points by making the ball land within the opponent's court boundaries while preventing them from returning the ball effectively.

The sport originated in medieval France as a handball game called *jeu de paume*, which evolved into the modern game in 19th-century England. The first tennis clubs were established in the late 1800s, and the first Wimbledon Championship, the oldest tennis tournament in the world, was held in 1877. Tennis is governed internationally by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), while the four Grand Slam tournaments—Wimbledon, the US Open, the French Open, and the Australian Open—are the most prestigious events in professional tennis.

A standard tennis match is played best of three or five sets, with each set consisting of games. Points are scored in a sequence of 15, 30, and 40 before reaching a "game." A player must win at least four points and be ahead by at least two to claim a game. If both players reach 40 (deuce), a player must win two consecutive points to win the game. The first player to win six games and lead by at least two wins a set, unless a tiebreak is required at 6-6.

Tennis requires a combination of physical fitness, agility, strategy, and mental resilience. Players must develop skills such as serving, volleying, groundstrokes (forehand and backhand), and footwork to excel. The sport has produced legendary figures like Roger Federer, Serena Williams, and Rafael Nadal, who have contributed to its global popularity and cultural significance. Tennis is also widely played at the amateur level, offering health benefits and social engagement for participants of all ages and skill levels.