Tennis

Tennis

Tennis is a competitive sport where players are seperated on a court by a net. The game is played one versus one or pairs of two on each side. Players use rackets to hit the ball to the opposing player/team's side of the court. The object of the game is to hit the ball in such a manner that one's opponent is unable to give a good return.

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Doubles sideline

Sports; Tennis

The sideline that is out-of-bounds when playing a doubles match. The width of a doubles court is 36-feet or 10.97-meters wide.

Drop shot

Sports; Tennis

A gently hit shot that just clears the net and drops into the other side. This shot is used when the opposing player is playing back behind the baseline and can't run to the net fast enough to return ...

Eastern grip

Sports; Tennis

The eastern grip is used for high volleys and on ground strokes. The grip is similar to the continental grip except that the finger next to the thumb is even with the thumb and not below it.

Electronic signalling

Sports; Tennis

Some courts have electronic signalling devices that make a beeping sound if the ball hits an out-of-bounds line, a service line or a centre service line. They are used to assist the judges in making ...

Federation cup

Sports; Tennis

This is the Davis Cup for women. National teams compete and it is an elimination event. The event is held in mid-September. The host country gets to choose the place and the surface.

Cross court

Sports; Tennis

When the ball is hit from the left side of the court across to the right side of the court or vice-versa.

Davis cup

Sports; Tennis

This is a tennis match that national men's teams from various countries compete against one another. Four singles matches and one doubles match decide the winner of the cup. The event is held in late ...