Tennis is a sport enjoyed by people of all ages around the world, with varying degrees of athleticism. Some people like to sit back and forth on the Internet leisurely, while others rely on professional tennis for a living.
The exact origins of tennis are not entirely clear, but some historians believe that it dates back to ancient Egypt, while others believe that it originated in the northern part of France in some monastery monasteries of the 12th century.
Regardless of which region or century the original game was created, it seems that the original tennis game was played without a shelf, but with a bare hand, just like a modern handball.
In the 16th century, rackets became a more popular hitting tool, and the name of the game changed from "jeu de paume" [handheld game] to "grass tennis" or "real tennis." European aristocrats soon noticed the sport and became more and more popular, especially in France and...
Orignal From: Tennis history
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