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You can read about the origins of tennis, legendary players across eras, major tournaments, historic matches, tennis eras including the Open Era, and the evolution of equipment, surfaces, and rules. Browse Tennis History and Articles for starting points.
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Modern lawn tennis developed in the late nineteenth century from earlier racket games, including real tennis. Competitive lawn tennis spread through clubs in that period. The Championships at Wimbledon began in 1877. See Origins of Tennis.
Earlier indoor racket games influenced later outdoor lawn tennis. Rules, equipment, and court design changed as the outdoor game became standardized and international competition grew. Explore Evolution of Tennis.
The Open Era began in 1968, when major tournaments allowed amateurs and professionals to compete together. It is a major turning point in the sport’s competitive structure. See Tennis Eras.
In tennis, the four major championships commonly described as Grand Slam events are the Australian Open, Roland-Garros (French Open), Wimbledon, and the US Open. Read more on Tournaments.
Visit Evolution of Tennis for an overview of rackets, balls, clothing, surfaces, and related changes over time.
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