Tennis originated in France in the late 18th century where players would hit balls with their hands on grass courts. It later spread to English-speaking countries among the upper classes. A tennis match consists of points that make up games, with the first player to win 6 games winning the set. A match is made up of multiple sets, with the first player to win a certain number of sets being declared the overall winner. The tennis court is a rectangular space defined by specific length and width measurements that vary depending on singles or doubles play.