From ancient roots to Grand Slams: The fascinating evolution of tennis

Source: DEICHSTUBE REEL (Glomex)

In the depths of the centuries, a game emerged that is now loved around the world: Tennis. Its roots go back to ancient Greece, but modern tennis as we know it originated in England. Originally played in 12th-century monasteries in France, jeu de paume, which involved hitting the ball with the hand, evolved into the modern sport of tennis. In 1877, the first tennis tournament was held at Wimbledon. Today, tennis is a global sport that thrills millions and culminates in tournaments like Wimbledon or the US Open

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