How has tennis changed over the years?

Answer 1

During history, tennis had many changes. Historical researches say that tennis was played in ancient Greece. In 12th century in France was popular game called "Paume". In 19th century major Walter Wingfield invented a version of Real Tennis that can be played outdoors on a lawn. That was a birth of modern tennis game.

Answer 2

well the great Andrew davies changeed tennis because his serve was that powerful that they had to increase the length of the court and they had to change the materiel of the ball because he would break them

to conclude the game tennis really isn't competitive with someone as great as him

Answer 3

Competitive tennis has changed over the years in a number of ways. First, tennis racket upgrades have transformed the sport. In the old days, rackets were made of wood; now they are made of stronger, lighter materials such as graphite and kevlar, which allow greater racket speeds and more power. The racket head size has been enlarged, and the frames have generally gotten thicker, allowing the racket to sustain more stress. The strings, which used to be made out of cat gut, are now made of sophisticated polymers that are more stress-resistant. Racket stringing techniques now include alternating the strings in a racket to include different string materials. These technology changes have resulted in a change in the players' styles. They have allowed players to generate more power with less effort. Players' stroke technique does not have to include 100% perfect timing or posture, since the technology can compensate for such allowances. Players hit with a more open stance these days, and quite often on their back feet - many of these shots would have been very low-percentage with the old equipment. For example, a swinging volley is almost impossible to hit with an old wooden racket; it would likely break the racket. The emphasis on power has shifted the advantage to baseline players and good returners. Up until about the 1970s, serve-and-volleyers were the dominant players. When topspin and two-handed backhands emerged with superstars Bjorn Borg and Chris Evert, baseliners began to dominate. Only premier serve-and-volleyers like Martina Navratilova and Pete Sampras could win Grand Slams with a serve-and-volley game. The average tennis pro nowadays rarely serves and volleys, and almost never chips and charges. Finesse is less prevalent in modern tennis. The newer surfaces for tennis courts (hard courts, indoor surfaces) have also favoured the power game. In the old days, more tournaments were played on clay and grass. Now hard court is the dominant surface. Finally, physical training techniques have seen a finer class of athlete in the professional tennis ranks. Players are fitter, taller, stronger, and faster than ever before. They hit the ball harder, especially on the serve.

Answer 4

For what i know no rules in tennis has change its the same maybe one or two rules has changed. Maybe im wrong and maybe im not like this no one is always right well everyone had said something wrong no one is evr right sometimes they are well anyway that is what i think you can see if rules had change that's why we have this site to ask and answer.

Answer 5

Although this is hardly comprehensive, three changes in tennis, particularly professional tennis, since 1990 are:

1) Improvements in technology: Racquets in particular have gone from wood in the '70s and '80's to metal and then to composite (carbon fiber), making them stronger, lighter and more responsive. Likewise, racquet strings have been improved over time with new carbon fiber strings allowing a level of spin and power that could not even be imagined in 1990.

2) Greater emphasis on cross-training and conditioning: Today's tennis players, particularly at the professional level, are more aerobicly fit than almost any other skilled athletes. Elite tennis players can move almost continuously for over three hours without noticeable fatigue. Recently, John Isner and Nick Mahut played a match that lasted over 11 hours (spread over three separate days, 5 sets with over a hundred games in the 5th set alone) and were still playing at a high level up to the very end. Strength training and flexibility training are also part of the new standard. On slick surfaces like grass or clay, it's not unusual for players like Jelena Jankovic and Gael Monfils to stretch out to full splits to make their shots. In 1990, this fitness revolution was just beginning. Now, it's the norm.

3) Americans and Western Europeans no longer dominate: Eastern European players like Ana Ivanovic, Jelena Yankovic, and Novak Djokovic have joined the ranks of elite professionals along with Russians like Mikail Youzny, Dinara Safina, and, of course, Maria Sharapova. Spanish players like Fernando Verdasco and Raphael Nadal have also moved up the ranks (Nadal is actually the number one player in the world right now). Meanwhile, traditional tennis powers like France, England, and the United States have fewer and fewer representatives in the top ten.

All of this is merely my opinion and, as I said, is not a comprehensive list of all the changes in tennis since 1990.

Answer 6

it improve the the tennis game and help tennis players over the years because in the 16th century tennis was invented the raquet was bigger than our modern day raquet tecnology reeduced the size of the raquet and made it easier for our modern day tennis players. Also the ball machine that throws the balls that helps the players practice instead of the people throwing the balls for them

Answer 7

Tennis nets have changed in a few ways compared to models in years past. You can now buy nets that have a double layer of mesh at the top six rows of the net grid pattern. This is in response to a finding that most hits into the net occur in the top six rows. By doubling up the mesh material in this area, it extends the life of the net.

Another change is that the net mesh material is made of more durable materials like polyethylene. You should use a thicker thread, 3.5 mm, for better durability.

The two-inch white band at the top and the center strap are made of a vinyl or 'duck' polyester that is resistant to moisture and mildew damage.

Modern tennis nets should adhere to ITF standards for net size. They should be 36 inches high at the center strap and 42 inches high at the posts.

If you have a singles only court, the net is to be attached to posts three feet from the out of bounds line on each side. Since a singles only court is 27 feet wide, the singles only net would have to be 33 feet wide.

Doubles tennis nets have to be set up differently because the net loses its ability to maintain its height as it gets much wider than 33 feet, and posts alone are not enough. On each end reinforcing sticks inside a housing called singles sticks must be used to hold the net up.

The singles sticks must be three feet from the out of bounds line, which means the net must be 42 feet wide for a doubles court. The support posts are outside the singles sticks. The net heights are the same: 36 inches at the center strap and 42 inches at the posts.

Answer 8

i dont know? ROAR