Let's talk about tennis matters.

moon0910

"According to relevant research, tennis actually originated in 12th-century French monasteries. The origin and development of tennis can be summarized in four sentences: nurtured in France, born in England, popularized and reached its peak in the United States, and now prevalent worldwide, known as the second-largest racket sport in the world.

Modern tennis was born in the 19th century in Birmingham, England. Initially known as ""lawn tennis,"" the sport rapidly developed. The first Grand Slam tournament, Wimbledon, was established in 1877, followed by the US Open in 1881, the French Open in 1891, and the Australian Open in 1905 – together forming the four major tennis Grand Slam events.

Why do tennis balls have fuzz on them? Why can't they be as smooth and round as table tennis balls?
The nature of tennis as a sport necessitates this. Tennis emphasizes power and skill, and the fuzz on tennis balls increases the friction with the air during flight, enhancing the ball's spin and effectively reducing its speed.

Are the balls used in men's and women's matches the same?
In many cases, the balls used in men's and women's matches are different. Men's balls are heavier due to the greater strength and spin of male players. To provide greater durability, the tennis balls used in men's matches are often thicker and have more fuzz.

In women's tennis matches, why do players often keep an extra ball in the outer side of their skirt?
In tennis matches, especially in women's tennis, we often see players keeping an extra ball in the outer side of their skirt. This can appear unsightly and bulging. The reason behind this is mainly related to the serving rules in tennis. In the serve, players usually attempt a challenging ace on their first serve. Only if the first serve is missed do players adopt a more conservative approach for the second serve. Since the interval between the two serves is short, players keep an extra ball for the second serve. Due to regulations requiring women tennis players to wear skirts without pockets, they can only place the extra ball in the outer side of their shorts."

Sona59

The popularity of tennis is noticeably lower compared to soccer and basketball.

Jiten171

Tennis is more prosperous in Europe.

Kitu11

Tennis is so captivating. I personally find it more enjoyable to watch than soccer or basketball. It combines strength and aesthetics.