Tennis

Tennis is a fun sport played on a flat court. Two players face each other, or four players play in teams of two. They use rackets to hit a small fuzzy ball. The ball must go over a net in the middle. Players try to hit the ball so the other side can't hit it back.

How the Game Is Played

A tennis match starts with a serve. One player hits the ball over the net. The other player tries to hit it back. Players score points when the ball lands in the right spot and the other player misses. The court has white lines that show where the ball must land. Games are played in sets, and the first to win enough sets wins the match.

Famous Tennis Events

The four biggest tennis events are called the Grand Slams. They are the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. Wimbledon is the oldest one. It is played on green grass in England. The French Open is played on orange clay. Top players from all over the world try to win these big events.

Fun Facts

• Tennis balls used to be white, but now most are bright yellow so they are easy to see.
• A tennis court is about 78 feet long.
• The word 'love' in tennis means a score of zero.

Did You Know?

At Wimbledon, players must wear white clothes. This rule has been around for more than 100 years!