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Where did tennis first appear?

• Spain

• England and France

• Italy

What was tennis originally called?

• Royal tennis

• Court tennis

• Lawn tennis

Who was allowed to play tennis in the past?

• • Only the rich

• Only kings and queens

• Anyone

Where was the first tennis tournament held?

• Paris

• New York

• Wimbledon

What type of court was used in the first tennis tournaments?

• Clay

• Grass

• Hard court

Tennis was originally an outdoor sport.

• True

• False

Wooden rackets were used in the past.

• True

• False

Women wore long dresses when playing tennis in the past.

• a) True

• False

Tennis is not an Olympic sport.

• True

• False

In the past, tennis players started the game by saying ...