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28 Feb The word tennis
The word tennis came into use in English in the mid-14th century from Old French, via the Anglo-Norman term Tenez, which can be translated as “hold!”, “receive!” or “take!”, a call from the server to ...
27 Feb 10 and Under Tennis
10 and Under Tennis is a program that was introduced by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) in the summer of 2010.Upon making the change official in 2012, it modified the format of all USTA and International Tennis Federation ...
26 Feb History of the tennis shirt
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, tennis players ordinarily wore “tennis whites” consisting of long-sleeved white button-up shirts (worn with the sleeves rolled up), flannel trousers, and ties.This attire presented ...
25 Feb Awards and rankings
World champions The ITF designates a World Champion in several disciplines each year based on performances throughout the year, emphasizing the Grand Slam tournaments, and also considering team events such as the Davis Cup and Fed Cup. ...
24 Feb The ITF is the world governing body for the sport of tennis
Its governance includes the following responsibilities: make, amend, and enforce the Rules of Tennis; regulate international team competitions; promote the game of tennis; and preserve the integrity of tennis. By its own constitution, ...
