Tennis is a game in which players use rackets to hit a ball over a net. The game is played on a flat surface called a court . Each player tries to score points by hitting the ball so that the opposing player cannot return it over the net and inside the court.
Tennis may be played indoors or outdoors. If two people play, the game is called singles.If four people play, it is called doubles. In most matches, men play against men and women against women.
In mixed doubles, a man and a woman play on each side.
Millions of people throughout the world play tennis for exercise and recreation. They play it on courts in public parks and in private tennis clubs. Players of almost any age can enjoy the sport.
Tennis is one of the world's most popular spectator sports as well as a favourite participants sport. Thousands of fans attend many tournaments held each year.
Millions more watch important matches on TV.
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