Who invented tennis?
The modern game of tennis originated in Birmingham, England in the late 19th century as 'lawn tennis' which has close connections to various field/lawn games as well as to the ancient game of real tennis We'll find the needle in the haystack!
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Major Walter Clopton Wingfield invented land tennis in 1873, which later became the tennis we know today.
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The Australians invented tennis. I guess that explains why they are so good at it! ChaCha for now!
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Major Walter Wingfield invented a game called Sphairistike (Greek for "playing ball) from which modern outdoor tennis evolved.
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In 1873, Major Walter Wingfield invented a game called Sphairistikè from which modern outdoor tennis evolved.
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Walter Clopton Wingfield invented tennis in 1874 and even had it patented. ChaCha it Out!
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Major Walter Wingfield invented a game called Sphairistikè. The rackets were later introduced at one of Major Wingfield's games.
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Tennis was created by monks in the 14th century for entertainment purposes. Thanks for asking ChaCha!
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About Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court.
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