🎾 Tennis

⏳ Tennis History

• 12th Century: Tennis originated in France as “jeu de paume,” a handball game among French nobility.
• 16th Century: Introduction of rackets and establishment of indoor courts across Europe.
• 1874: Modern tennis was established by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield with the creation of “Sphairistiké” or “lawn tennis.”
• 1877: First Wimbledon Championships, marking the start of tennis as a professional sport.
• 1913: Foundation of the International Lawn Tennis Federation (ILTF), which introduced standardized rules for the sport.
• 1968: Commencement of the Open Era, allowing both professional and amateur players to compete in the same tournaments.
• 1990s – 2000s: Emergence of iconic players like Pete Sampras, Serena Williams, and Roger Federer, and expansion of the sport’s global reach through digital media.
• 2006: Introduction of Hawk-Eye technology to enhance officiating decisions.
• 2010-Present: Dominance of legends like Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams and rising stars like Naomi Osaka.
• Current: Implementation of advancements in sport science, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and promotion of gender equity in the sport.