Tennis

Tennis is a racket sport played between two players (singles) or two teams of two players each (doubles). The objective is to hit a lightweight ball over a net into the opponent’s court, aiming for the ball to land within the boundaries marked on the court. Players score points by winning rallies, which occur when the opponent fails to return the ball or hits it out of bounds. Tennis is played on various surfaces, including grass, clay, and hard courts, each affecting the game’s speed and bounce characteristics. The sport is governed by the rules set out by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), and matches are typically played in a best-of-three or best-of-five sets format. It is a widely popular sport globally, known for its combination of physical endurance, skill, and strategy.