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Tennis originated from a 12th century French game called paume (meaning palm); it was a court game where the ball was struck with the hand. Paume evolved into jeu de paume and rackets were used. The game spread and evolved in Europe. In 1873, Major Walter Wingfield invented a game called Sphairistikè (Greek for "playing ball) from which modern outdoor tennis evolved.
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Who invented Tennis and what year tennis invented?
It Was Invented By France & Originated In The 12th Century.
When discovered lawn tennis?
when was lawn tennis invented
Who invented the Tennisball?
Presumably, the guy who invented tennis.
Who invented tennis and where does the inventor come from?
Major Walter Clopton Wingfield invented tennis, and was born at Ruabon Vicarage, Wales, unitedkingdom
When the tennis racket was invented?
1508
When was the tennis shoes invented?
1907
What language invented tennis?
Its the British
What month what day and what year was tennis invented?
i herd it was invented in march.
Why was the tennis racket invented?
they wished people to play tennis with rackets, insted of their arms.
What sport was invented in 1874?
Lawn Tennis
When was the jumbo tennis ball invented?
2011
Who invented table tennis bats?
poiuy
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