THE RISE, FALL & RISE OF GRASS COURT TENNIS

摘要

Tennis, or Lawn Tennis, to give it its correct title, became popular in the late 19th century. It derived from other racquet sports played over the years, but primarily from 'real tennis'. 'Real tennis' was an indoor game, a mix of squash and tennis,and a favoured pass-time of the Tudor gentry. Henry XIII was a big fan, and the court he built at his home venue is still played on today and can be visited at Hampton Court.