te
nnis
Plural
tennis
1
a sport in which two or four players use rackets to hit a small ball backward and forward over a net
Tennis is a sport played between two players or two teams of two players each. The objective is to hit a ball over a net into the opponent's side of the court in such a way that they cannot return it within the rules. Players use a racket to hit the ball and aim to score points by making the ball land in the designated areas of the court. The game is played on different surfaces, including grass, clay, and hard courts. Points are scored in a specific system, with games, sets, and matches determining the winner.
- He dreams of becoming a professional tennis player one day.
- He likes watching professional tennis matches on TV.
- She won the tennis tournament and received a trophy.
- Tennis is a fun and competitive sport played with a racket and a ball.
- They play tennis as a way to stay active and fit.
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