Tennis

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This paper explains how the game of tennis is played. Using a number of diagrams, the writer shows the rules and layout of the game. The writer also includes some recent statistics and player's names from major tournaments.

Contents:
The Origins of Tennis
Dimensions, Descriptions and Sizes
Tournaments and Players
Tennis Skills
Tennis Terms
Umpiring Decisions
References

From the Paper:

"Present day tennis most likely has its origins in the "Jeu de Paume", which was practiced at the King's Court in the 13th century. Tennis spread throughout Europe, finding great support in Great Britain. At the foot of the Windsor Castle ramparts, and in the majority of royal British residences, a "tennys courte" could always be found. This trend was credited to Henry VII, who had four courts built on the land surrounding Whitahall Palace. The word "tenetz", which was cried out by the player upon serving the ball to his opponent, eventually gained acceptance throughout Europe and became the deciding factor in the unification of the "Jeu de Paume"."

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