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Tennis is a racket sport that is played either individually against a single opponent or between two teams of two players each. Each player uses a tennis racket that is strung with cord to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over or... Wikipedia
Equipment: Ball, racket, net
First played: 19th century, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Glossary: Glossary of tennis terms
Highest governing body: International Tennis Federation
Mixed-sex: Yes, separate tours and mixed doubles
Team members: Singles or doubles
Venue: Tennis court
People also ask
Who is ranked #1 in men's tennis?
The current world number one is Novak Djokovic.
Who is the best female tennis player now?
Rank | Player | Points |
1 - | Iga Swiatek POL Iga Swiatek | 10910 |
2 - | Aryna Sabalenka BLR Aryna Sabalenka | 7498 |
3 - | Coco Gauff USA Coco Gauff | 7313 |
4 - | Elena Rybakina KAZ Elena Rybakina | 6673 |
What is the oldest tennis match?
The inaugural 1877 Wimbledon Championship started on 9 July 1877 and the Gentlemen's Singles was the only event held. 22 men paid a guinea to enter the tournament, which was to be held over five days. The rain delayed it four more days and thus, on 19 July 1877, the final was played.
What channel is showing tennis today?
Start | End | TV |
11:00 am | 7:00p | ESPN2 |
5:00p | 7:00p | ESPN Deportes |
7:00p | end of play (appx. 11p) | ESPN2 |
7:00p | 11:00p | ESPN Deportes |
Official profiles of the 64 tennis tournaments in 31 countries that comprise the ATP Tour. Featuring tournament information, live scores, results, draws, ...