Tennis is a racquet sport played between two players (singles) or two teams of two players each (doubles). The game is played on a rectangular court divided by a net. Players use stringed racquets to hit a lightweight ball over the net into the opponent’s side of the court. The objective is to score points by making the ball bounce in the opponent’s designated area before they can return it. Points are awarded when the opponent fails to successfully return the ball.
Tennis can be played on various surfaces, including grass, clay, and hard courts, each affecting the ball’s speed and bounce. The game has a scoring system consisting of points, games, and sets, with matches being played as best of three or five sets.
Tennis is a popular international sport enjoyed recreationally and competitively, with major championships like Wimbledon, the US Open, the French Open, and the Australian Open forming the Grand Slam tournaments, which are key highlights of the sport.
Moïse Kouamé, a 16-year-old rising tennis star from France, has captured attention with his performance on the Futures tour. Ranked 1603 globally, Kouamé advanced to the semifinals in his second…