What is tennis?
Q: What is tennis?
A: Tennis is a sport played with a felt-covered rubber ball, a tennis racket, and a court.
Q: When is Tennis Day celebrated?
A: Tennis Day is celebrated on September 23 every year since 1998.
Q: What was tennis originally called?
A: Tennis was originally called "lawn tennis".
Q: Where and when did the sport of tennis originate?
A: The sport of tennis originated in France in the 11th century as "Jeu de Paume" and later evolved to be played with rackets. The name "tennis" was adopted, and it became popular in England and France. The modern version, "lawn tennis," was invented in mid-19th century England.
Q: Who was a big fan of tennis in France?
A: King Henry III of France was a big fan of the game.
Q: What is real tennis?
A: Real tennis is a game similar to tennis that is still played, but it is known as "real" because it was originally played by royalty.
Q: What is the common shortened name for lawn tennis?
A: The common shortened name for lawn tennis is simply "tennis".
