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Traditionally, women wore full length dresses while playing for the Wimbledon tournament.

Tennis originated in Great Britain.

Arthur Ashe was the first African American to win the US open.

In 1986, yellow tennis balls were used at Wimbledon for the first time.

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Tennis is a racket sport that can be played individually against a single opponent or between two teams of two players each

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How often? - 4-5 Days a week. Usually have about 2-3 days of rest.
How intense? - We work on our rallies, footwork, forehand, backhand, serve, vollies, running, etc.
How long? - About 2 hours

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Because Tennis is not such an "extreme" sport, there really aren't any safety concerns. As long as you keep your eye on the ball you will be fine. But, wearing and using the right equipment will help as well.

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For me, since I play for my school, I have to work with my teammates. I spend most of my time with Junior Varsity girls. This helps me improve my social skills and working with different types of people. So, this a great way to meet people and spend time with friends

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As well as being a great physical workout, tennis is also

helpful to reduce stress

Better Mood

Improved Self Esteem.

Boost Your Mind.

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Tennis has many physical benefits some include,

increasing aerobic capacities

improving metabolic function

increasing bone density

lowering body fat

improving muscle tone, strength and flexibility

increasing reaction times.

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I play tennis!