TennisTennis

Julia Krutikova, 6th form, school 574

Part 1. HistoryPart 1. History

Britain - the home of tennis Britain - the home of tennis

• Britain has produced some of the world's top tennis players and hosts the world's biggest tennis tournament, which has run for over 130 years. It's clear to see that tennis is one of the most popular sports in Britain.

Ancient BeginningsAncient Beginnings

The earliest version of the game was called 'La Soule' where players would hit a ball to each other using either their hands or a stick.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, Players found that they had more control over the ball using just their hands, so they created a leather glove (the very first tennis racket!). The balls were refined too.

Real tennisReal tennisDuring 16th to 18th centuries it became the highly fashionable sport of kings and noblemen and was called ' Jeu de paumme' - the game of the palm. Early French players would begin a game by shouting 'tenez' i.e. 'Play!' and the game soon became known as Royal, or Real Tennis.

After its initial rise in popularity with the French nobility, tennis spread throughout Europe, becoming particularly popular in England.

Lawn TennisLawn Tennis

• Another important factor was the ease and simplicity of Lawn Tennis. All that was needed was a flat grass surface and Lawn Tennis courts became commonplace in the rolling estates of the wealthy.

• Now, about 5 million people play tennis in the UK, and people come from all over the world to watch this great game being played at its home, and in the summer months, tennis tournaments take over the sporting calendar. From Wimbledon to the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament, there's something for everyone.

Part 2. Wimbledon Part 2. Wimbledon

The Beginning The Beginning

The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, which is responsible for staging the world's leading tennis tournament, is a private Club founded in 1868, originally as 'The All England Croquet Club'.

The BeginningThe Beginning

Its first ground was situated off Worple Road, Wimbledon. The Club moved to the present site in Church Road in 1922.

In 1884 the Ladies' Singles was inaugurated and from an entry of 13 players, Maud Watson became the champion.

Enter the Ladies

Overseas Champions Overseas Champions

• By the turn of the century, Wimbledon had assumed an international character and in 1905, May Sutton of the United States became the first Champion from overseas when she won the Ladies' Singles.

Maria Bueno

Open TennisOpen Tennis

• The expansion of air travel in the 1950s meant more and more overseas players were competing at Wimbledon and other tournaments throughout the world

• In late 1959, The Championships were made open to all players

Wimbledon in the 21st Century Wimbledon in the 21st Century

Wimbledon, which hosts The World Championships, maintains its leadership nowadays.

Part 3. Manner in the courtPart 3. Manner in the court

Players:Players:1. Players should wear neatly. They shouldn’t take off their shirts before they go into to the court or when they are taking the match.

2. Pat the racquet for the good shot.When the opponent plays a good shot, no matter how upset you are, do congratulate for the opponent by patting the racquet.

3. Say sorry to the opponent by facing the racquet to him or her.On the contrary, if the opponent makes a fault or you are lucky to get the point ,like the ball hits on the frame of the racquet, don’t be excessively excited and make a apology by holding the racquet to face to the opponent.

4. Make sure the opponent is ready to catch the ball before you serve. If not , you will be considered that you are look down on others and the shot will be claimed of no effect and you should serve again.

5. Racquets are the closed partner to players , so shouldn’t sit down on it or use it to beat the other things.

6. Shake hands with your opponent when the match is finished. When you are shaking hands with the opponent, your eyes should look into your opponent’s and use the hand which you used to hold the racquet to show your friendliness.

Spectator:Spectator:

1. All the drinks served in the court are champagnes.

2. If you are late for the match, sit down on where you are.

3. No applauds before the shot comes to the end.

4. Keep quiet!

5. Return the balls back!

Part 4 Tennis starPart 4 Tennis star

Maria SharapovaMaria Sharapova

WinningWinning

“Winning is everything in my profession …I like to win whatever I'm doing”.

Date of Birth: 4/19/87 Nation: Russia Height: 6'2" Weight: 130 Turned Pro: 2001 Best Singles Grand Slams: Won Wimbledon in 2004

and US Open in 2006. Runner-Up at Australian Open in 2007. Plays: Right-handed, with two-handed backhand.

Basic Style: Power Baseliner. Greatest Strengths: Excellent power, depth, and

angles on groundstrokes. Fearlessly aggressive, with

strong defensive skills as well. Powerful first and

second serve. Very good speed for her height.

Room for Improvement: No major weaknesses.

CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

So tennis like other kinds of sport is not only about not having a sickness, injury or illness. Sport is health. Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. To be healthy, you must feel good all round.

Thank you and be sporty!