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Tennis was originally called Lawn Tennis. From the area where the game was played. It has connections to all field/lawn type games and is derived from the game of "real tennis" or "royal tennis" sometimes referred to as the sport of kings. The term has been around since about the 12th century to distinguish it from the ancient games.
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What sport was originally called sphairistike?
Tennis
Tennis was originally played?
Tennis was played in England by Henry VIII.
Tennis was originally played on what?
Grass courts.
What American sports are originally from Europe?
soccer, tennis
What popular game was originally known as wiff-waff?
Table Tennis
What is a tennis racket string called?
the strings in a tennis racquet are simply called "strings".
Who made tennis?
The game of tennis was originally played on northern France, however, they did not use rackets. Rackets came around in the 16th century.
Tennis was originally played on this?
The four major tennis tournaments are played on different surfaces. The US Open is played on a Hard Court, French Open is on Clay, Wimbledon is played on grass, and the Australian Open is played also played on a hard court.
What is the way to swing a racket in tennis called?
The way to swing a racket in tennis is called a forehand.
What was ping pong called originally?
Ping pong was originally called "gossima" when it was first invented in the late 19th century. The game was later referred to as "table tennis" as it gained popularity and formalized rules were established. The name "ping pong" was trademarked by the game’s manufacturers, particularly by the Parker Brothers in the United States.
Do you have to wear tennis shoes to Main Event?
you always have to where tennis shoes to tennis tornaments. that's why their called tennis shoes lol.
What was Ethiopia originally called?
i believe it was originally called Ethiopia
