Tennis is a racquet sport played between two players (singles) or two teams of two players each (doubles). The objective of the game is to hit a lightweight, hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net and into the opponent’s court. Players use a racquet to strike the ball, aiming to score points by landing the ball in areas of the court that the opponent cannot reach.
The game is played on various surfaces, including grass, clay, and hard courts, which can affect the ball’s bounce and play style. Tennis matches are typically structured in sets, with players competing to win a predetermined number of sets to win the match.
Tennis is governed by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), and major tournaments, such as the Grand Slam events (Wimbledon, the US Open, the French Open, and the Australian Open), attract worldwide attention and feature the top players in the sport. The scoring system in tennis includes points, games, and sets, with unique terminology (like love, deuce, and advantage) used to describe various situations in play. Tennis is known for its combination of physical endurance, skill, and strategic thinking.
Gaël Monfils triumphed over Jan-Lennard Struff with a straight-set win, 6-4, 6-4, at the Indian Wells Masters 1000 event. The French player demonstrated strategic prowess, with 22 winners, an 83%…