Tennis
Tennis is a racket sport played on a rectangular, outdoor court with a net in the middle. Players volley the ball back and forth, scoring points when the opponent cannot successfully return the hit. Players must win six games to win a set and matches are played to the best of three sets.
![A female tennis player is captured mid-action on a blue court, preparing to hit a tennis ball in the air. The Olympic rings are prominently displayed on the court to her left. The lighting creates a distinct shadow of the player on the court, emphasizing her stance and the raised racket. She is wearing a blue tank top, red shorts, and teal shoes.](/content/dam/latwentyeight/olympic-sports/mobile/OLYTennisMobile.jpg)