Tennis is a racket sport played individually (singles) or in pairs (doubles). Players use rackets to hit a ball over a net into the opponent’s court, aiming to win points when the opponent fails to return the ball within the rules.

• Points: 0 (Love), 15, 30, 40, Game.
• Games: A player must win 6 games by 2 to win a set.
• Sets: Matches are best of 3 or 5 sets.

• Tennis racket
• Tennis balls
• Tennis shoes (non-marking soles)
• Comfortable sportswear

• The ball must land inside the opponent’s court.
• A serve must land in the correct service box.
• Players lose a point if they hit the ball out, into the net, or fail to return it before the second bounce.
• In doubles, the wider court is used.

• Singles: 1 vs 1
• Doubles: 2 vs 2

• Clay (slow, higher bounce)
• Grass (fast, low bounce)
• Hard court (balanced speed and bounce)
• Carpet/indoor surfaces (less common)

• Forehand
• Backhand
• Serve
• Volley
• Smash
• Drop shot
• Lob

The four major tournaments in tennis are:

• Australian Open (hard court)
• French Open (Roland Garros) (clay court)
• Wimbledon (grass court)
• US Open (hard court)

Yes! Tennis builds endurance, agility, strength, coordination, and mental focus, while providing a great cardiovascular workout.

• Strong footwork and agility
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Stamina and strength
• Mental toughness and strategy