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History of Tennis

Tennis originated from a 12th-century French game called 'jeu de paume' and evolved with the introduction of rackets in the 16th century. Modern tennis, known as lawn tennis, was invented by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield in 1873 in England and gained popularity with refined rules. The first tennis club was established in 1874, followed by the inaugural Wimbledon Championship in 1877, which remains a prestigious event today.

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History of Tennis

Tennis originated from a 12th-century French game called 'jeu de paume' and evolved with the introduction of rackets in the 16th century. Modern tennis, known as lawn tennis, was invented by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield in 1873 in England and gained popularity with refined rules. The first tennis club was established in 1874, followed by the inaugural Wimbledon Championship in 1877, which remains a prestigious event today.

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🎾 History of Tennis

Ancient Origins

 Tennis traces its roots back to a 12th-century French game called "jeu de
paume" (game of the palm), where players hit a ball with their hands.
 Over time, rackets were introduced in the 16th century.
 Early forms were played indoors and known as real tennis or royal tennis.

Modern Tennis (Lawn Tennis)

 Inventor: Major Walter Clopton Wingfield.


 When: 1873.
 Where: England.
 Name: Originally called Sphairistikè, later became "lawn tennis."
 Wingfield patented a version of the game for outdoor play on grass courts.
 Rules were refined and widely adopted.

First Tennis Clubs & Tournaments

 1874: First tennis club established in Leamington Spa, England.


 1877: The first Wimbledon Championship held—still the most prestigious

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