The earliest tennis history ever recorded was several centuries ago. The game evolved to its current state with time and new development in technologies. The game of tennis is now a favorite sport by many folks around the world. It has gained millions of fans and competitors that play the game for recreation and amateur tournaments. The professional games now receive massive sponsorship and television. They are considered one of the richest sport in the world.
Recreational players and enthusiasts emulate the games of celebrated players. Professionals like Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic, the Williams sisters, Hinges, and Navratilova, are club players’ favorite to pattern their games. This post will outline a brief tennis history and the evolution to its current “unstoppable fame.”
The earliest tennis history:
It was during the 12th century when tennis history began. This game that the French invented was played in a court using their hands to strike the ball. (the game was called “paume,” which means palm). Paume changed to jeu de paume, and rackets were used, and the game widened and progressed in Europe.
In 1873, Major Walter Wingfield created a game called Sphairistike, a Greek word for “playing ball,” he first played it on a grass court in Wales. Playing ball on grass court later became known as lawn tennis which advanced to present-day outdoor tennis.
Modern tennis history:
Because of the need for players to prove their outstanding skills in tennis, both amateur and professional tournaments were created. There are several international tournaments today, including the four major tennis championships (Grand Slam).
The first of the slam tournaments is the U.S. Open. It was the first tennis tournament to introduce the tie-breaker system in 1970 after FD Robbins needed 100 games to defeat Dick Dell. Wimbledon is another tennis slam which is played in Great Britain.
Wimbledon was created because of its overwhelming popularity over croquet in 1875. The French also established a third slam in 1891 that became international in 1925. In contrast, the Australian Open was included in the Slam in 1905.
Playing the game and tennis history does not stop there. It has moved forward, and as we experience it now, it’s not simply an endearing game but has become a stylish game as well. Players use special tennis rackets, clothes, shoes, bags, and other tennis gear that they endorse or support. It has also been one of the most controversial sport, making celebrities out of players and giving way to their most luxurious lifestyles.