Tennis

Tennis is a racket sport played between either two players (singles) or two teams of two players each (doubles). The objective is to hit a ball over a net into the opponent’s court in such a way that they are unable to return it. The game is played on a rectangular court divided by a net, with specific areas designated for serving and receiving. Points are scored when one player fails to return the ball within the valid playing area, and the game is structured into sets and matches. Players use various types of strokes, including serves, volleys, and groundstrokes, to maneuver the ball. Tennis is governed by a set of rules codified by organizations such as the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The sport is both recreational and professional, with major tournaments like Wimbledon, the US Open, the French Open, and the Australian Open forming the Grand Slam events.