Tennis genuinely came to be when the monks from France began to play it in the 12th century. The word tennis comes from the French word "tenez" which means "take this". The modern scoring system was derived from the French, like the words love and duece. Overtime, Tennis began to migrate. By the 15th century had caught up to the rising sport. Henry VIII was an excited supporter, he changed the named to 'Real Tennis'. He even constructed a court at Hampton. At this time, balls of cork were used and long wooden rackets. Even though the modern rules are not quite the same as the old day rules, you can tell that these are the roots.

Over the years, tennis rapidly spread throughout Europe and it was held in very high regards. In the 19th century Major Walter Wingfield sprouted the sport by introducing Lawn Tennis to the British upper class. The first ever Lawn Tennis Championship took place in England sponsored by the All England Croquet Club at a little place called Wimbledon. From here, Tennis began to flourish immensely and make its way overseas. The US Open was created in 1881, The French Open in 1891, and by 1905, the first Australian Open took place. These 4 tournaments are known as the Grand Slam tournaments till today.