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Tennis

Quick feet, sharp eyes

Quick Facts

Scoring

15, 30, 40, game

Big events

Wimbledon, US Open, French Open, Australian Open

Surfaces

Grass, clay and hard court

Players

1 v 1 or 2 v 2

Learn the Basics

  • Get your racket back early and take small steps to get in position.
  • Keep your eyes on the ball until it hits the strings.
  • Serve into the diagonal box on the other side of the net.
  • Stay on your toes so you can move quickly in any direction.

Fun Facts

  • Wimbledon in London started in 1877 and is played on grass.
  • Rafael Nadal from Spain won the French Open 14 times.
  • 'Love' means zero in tennis scoring.

How I Know This

  • I practise my swing and keep my hand-eye coordination sharp.
  • Tennis is great for solo sportsmanship, because it's just me against the ball.
  • It helps me stay super active.

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