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What does the word "tennis" come from?

It comes from the French word "tenez," meaning "take it" or "play."

When were the 1st Wimbledon Tennis Lawn Championships played?

In 1877.

When were the 1st U.S. Tennis Lawn Championships played?

In 1881.

When did tennis first appear in the Olympic Games?

In 1896 (men's singles and doubles).

When did tennis regain full medal status in the Olympics?

In 1988 at the Seoul, Korea Olympics.

Who won the 2023 U.S. Open Women's Singles?

Coco Gauff.

What major achievement did Novak Djokovic make in 2023?

He won his 24th Grand Slam at Wimbledon, tying the record for most men's titles.

Who are the famous sibling rivals in tennis?

Venus and Serena Williams.

Who are two tennis players inspired by the Williams sisters?

Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff.

What are the four Grand Slam tournaments?

Wimbledon, French Open, U.S. Open, Australian Open.

Where is Wimbledon played and on what surface?

London, England on grass courts.

Where is the French Open played and on what surface?

Roland Garros, France on clay courts.

Where is the U.S. Open played and on what surface?

Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, NY on hard courts.

Where is the Australian Open played and on what surface?

Melbourne, Australia on hard courts.

What is a Service or Overhead stroke?

A stroke used to put the ball into play; it must land in the service box.

What is a Forehand stroke?

A shot hit on the racket side of the body.

What is a Backhand stroke?

A shot hit on the non-racket side of the body.

What is a Lob?

A shot hit high into the air.

What is a Volley?

A punch-like shot taken before the ball hits the ground.

What does "Love" mean in tennis scoring?

0 points.

What does 15, 30, 40 represent?

1st, 2nd, and 3rd points respectively.

How many points are needed to win a game?

4 points, with a 2-point margin.

What is Deuce?

A 40-40 tie; the game continues until one player wins by 2 points.

What is Advantage?

The point scored after Deuce.

What is Add In?

Server wins the point after Deuce.

What is Add Out?

Receiver wins the point after Deuce.

What does "All" mean in scoring?

A tied score, like 15-all or 30-all.

What is a Set in tennis?

First to win 6 games by 2.

What is a Match in tennis?

First to win 2 out of 3 sets.

What is an Ace?

A serve that cannot be returned.

What is a Fault?

A serve that lands outside the service area.

What is a Double Fault?

Two faults in a row; results in losing a point.

What does "Out" mean?

The ball is hit outside the boundary line.

What is Singles in tennis?

A match between two players.

What is Doubles in tennis?

A match between two teams of two players.

Where is the Baseline?

At the back of the court; serves are made from behind it.

What is the Service Line?

The line where the ball must land during a serve.

What is the Alley?

The area between the singles and doubles sidelines.

How many players are in a doubles match?

4 players (2 per team).

Where does the server stand in doubles?

On the baseline.

Where does the server's partner stand in doubles?

Near the service box.

Which side do you serve from at the start of each game?

The right side.

When does the server switch sides with their teammate?

After each point.

How does the receiving team position themselves?

Diagonally opposite the serving team.

Are all court perimeter lines fair play?

Yes, except during a serve when the ball must land in the service box.