The document summarizes the history and basics of tennis. It explains that tennis originated in France in the 12th century when monks would play using their hands instead of rackets. In the 16th century, it became popular in England after King Henry VIII took a liking to the game. There are three main types of tennis courts - clay, grass, and hard courts. The four Grand Slam tournaments (Australia Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open) are the most prestigious annual competitions in tennis.

2.  Do you play tennis?
 What do you prefer: to watch or to play?
 Who is the best know player from your
country?
 Do you play tennis?
 What do you prefer: to watch or to play?
 Who is the best know player from your
country?

3.  Tennis was first played in France. Monks in
monasteries started to play it in the twelfth
century. They did not have rackets, but they
used the palm of the hand to hit the ball.
 Tennis was first played in France. Monks in
monasteries started to play it in the twelfth
century. They did not have rackets, but they
used the palm of the hand to hit the ball.

4. In the sixteenth century it became popular in
England. English king, Henry VIII,bacame a
big fan of the game. Since the game was
highly regarded by kings and noblemen, the
game got the name “royal tennis”.

5. A tennis court is a venue where people
play tennis. It is rectangular and there
is a low net streched across the center.
There are three types of courts: clay,
grass and hard courts.

6. There are three
types of matches:
-SINGLES
-DOUBLES
-MIXED
DOUBLES
 SINGLES- there are two
players playing against
each other. They are either
men or women.
 DOUBLES-there are two
teams of two players each.
All four players are men or
women.
 MIXED DOUBLES-it is the
same as doubles, but there
are a man and a woman on
each team.

7. The Grand Slam
tournaments are the
four biggest and the
most important
annual tournaments.
The players who play
these tournaments
receive the biggest
money, the best
prizes and the highest
number of points.
 Australia Open is held in
Melbourne, Australia every
January. It is played on hard
courts.
 The French Open is held in
Paris, France, every May or
June. This tournament is
played on clay courts.
 Wimbledon is played in
England in July. It is played
on grass courts.
 The US open is played in
New York, the USA in
September. This tournament
is played on hard courts.

8. Monk-a man who belongs to a group of religious
men and they live in a monastery
Monastery- a house for monks, people who live
under the laws of God
Palm-the inside part of your hand
Fan -a person who admires and loves another
person, sports team, etc.
Nobleman-a person who belongs to aristocracy
Venue - a place
Tournament-a competition where more than one
game is played

9.  1. They found a fantastic ______for their
wedding.
 2. Austalia is the first tennis ________ in a year.
 3. I am a big ______ of Li Na.
 4. All the ___________ were at the tournament.
 5. This ___________ was built in the 15th
century.

10.  1. Which tournaments are played on hard
courts?
 2. Where is Wimbledon?
 3. How many tournaments make the Grand
Slam?
 4. Why are they the most important for the
tennis players?
 5. What is a single match?