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In the 12th century, people in ........... played a game called "Paume"
France
When did people start to call the game "Tennis"?
In the 16th century
King Henry VII of England built an ...................... at his favourite palace.
indoor tennis court
When did people start to play tennis outside?
In 1873
What does the word "Tenez" mean?
It means "Let's play".
In 16th century, people used ............... to play Paume.
simple rackets
Where did the first World Tennis Championship take place?
At Wimbledon in the UK.
When did the first World Tennis Championship take place?
In 1877
Who was the first winner of the first World Tennis Championship?
Spenser Gore
When did women start playing in the championship?
In 1884
At first, only ...........played tennis at Wimbledon.
men
.............. is the name of the outdoor tennis game.
"Lawn tennis"
There were ............. and a .............. in outdoor tennis game.
new rules - different court
Tennis is a very ............. sport all over the world.
popular
Tennis is a(n) ................ sport.
Olympic
