Tennis


Table of contents


page-1-what is tennis?

Page-2-History of tennis

Page-3-Rules of tennis

Page-4- Pro Ranking of tennis


Page-1-What is tennis?

Do you know what tennis is? Tennis is played between two players (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles).Each player uses a strung racquet to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent court.
Tennis is enjoyed by millions of recreational players and also a hugely popular world wide spectator sport, especially the four grand slam tournaments: the Austrian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.


Page-2-History of tennis
The modern game of tennis originated in the United Kingdom in the late 19th century as “lawn tennis” which has heavy connections to the ancient game of real tennis. After its creation, tennis is spread throughout the upper –class English -speaking population before spreading around the world. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society, at all ages. The sport car be played by anyone who can hold a racket, including people in wheelchairs. In the United States, there is a collegiate circuit organized by the National collegiate Athletic Association.


Page-3- Rules of tennis

Once the serve makes it to the other side of the court, the receiver has to hit it back to keep the play going. The served ball must bounce one time before the receiver returns it over the net .After the serve, the receiver can hit the ball before it bounces or after one bounce.
Play continues as long each player hits the ball over the net, without touching it, and keeps the ball inside the baselines. In order to remain in play, the ball must also stay inside the singles sideline during a singles game or within the doubles sideline. If you are playing doubles the ball is not considered out if it lands directly on the line.


Page-4-Pro Ranking of tennis

Top 3 of men’s
1.Roger Federer(SUI)

2.Andy Murray(GBR)
3.Rafael Nadal(ESP)


Top 3 of women’s
1. Dinara Safina(RUS)


2. Serena Williams(USA)
3.Venus Williams (USA)


Bibliography

http://tennis-rules.net

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/tennis

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Tag der Veröffentlichung: 01.09.2009

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