Tennis is a racket sport played individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). The game is played on a rectangular court divided by a net, with players using rackets to hit a ball over the net into the opponent’s side. The objective is to score points by landing the ball in the opponent’s court in a way that they cannot return it. Tennis can be played on various surfaces, including grass, clay, and hard courts, each affecting the speed and bounce of the ball. Points are won in a structured scoring system that progresses from points to games to sets and finally to match victory. Tennis is recognized for its combination of physical skill, strategy, and psychological endurance. Major professional tournaments, including the four Grand Slam events—Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open—are central to the sport.
Jesper de Jong, currently ranked 131, faces 34th ranked Flavio Cobolli in the Open Sud de France Round of 16. De Jong recently won against Quentin Halys, while Cobolli seeks…