High Five Facts - Tennis

The video explores five fascinating facts about tennis, including the invention of the tennis ball by Charles Goodyear, the evolution of tennis rackets, and the achievements of Venus and Serena Williams. It also delves into the origins of the tennis scoring system and the design of early tennis courts. The video provides a historical perspective on how tennis equipment and playing surfaces have evolved over time.

Who invented the first tennis ball in the 1850s?

• Nikola Tesla

• Thomas Edison

• Charles Goodyear

• Alexander Graham Bell

What was used to cover the original rubber tennis balls to prevent them from breaking?

• Leather

• Flannel

• Plastic

• Canvas

Who invented the first tennis racket in 1874?

• Arthur Ashe

• Major Walter C. Wingfield

• John McEnroe

• Roger Federer

How many Olympic gold medals have Venus and Serena Williams won together?

• 12

• 16

• 10

• 14

What shape were the first tennis courts designed in?

• Hourglass

• Triangle

• Circle

• Rectangle